The ECCHO Act criminalizes coercion of children to commit harm, including suicide, murder, and other violent acts.
The Ending Coercion of Children and Harm Online (ECCHO) Act makes it a federal crime to intentionally coerce a minor to commit harm, including suicide, murder, or other violent acts. The bill amends existing laws to include online coercion of children as a criminal offense, with penalties for those who violate, attempt, or conspire to violate these provisions. The act also updates definitions and references in relevant sections of the United States Code to reflect these changes.
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