ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session
	House: JUD DP 7-3-0-0 | 3^rd Read 45-15-0-0

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HB 2568: electronic communications; social media post.

Sponsor:  Representative Hoffman, LD 12

House Engrossed

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 in the definition of electronic communication. (Sec. 1)

2. Requires an individually to act knowingly, rather than with intent, to be in violation of this section. (Sec. 1)

3. Defines social media post. (Sec. 1)

4. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)

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