ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

 

HB 2568: electronic communications; social media post.

Sponsor:  Representative Hoffman, LD 12

Committee on Judiciary

Overview

Adds a social media post to the definition of electronic communication.

History

Under current law, it is unlawful for any person who intends to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass, to use electronic communication to use obscene/lewd language, or threaten physical harm to any person.  Individuals who use electronic communication in this manner are subjected to a class 1 misdemeanor.  Statute exempts constitutionally protected speech or activity authorized by law. (A.R.S. § 13-2916).

Electronic communication is defined as a wireline, cable, wireless or cellular telephone call, a text message, an instant message or electronic mail (A.R.S. § 13-2916).

Harassment is defined as conduct directed at a specific person and that would cause a reasonable person to be seriously alarmed, annoyed or harassed (A.R.S. § 13-2921).

Provisions

1.   Includes a social media post to the definition of electronic communication. (Sec. 1)

2.   Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note

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