Aggravated Stalking bill redefines stalking as a felony if committed with malice and repeatedly, including cyberstalking.

The Florida S1454 bill amends the definition of aggravated stalking under state law. It establishes that a person commits the offense of aggravated stalking if they willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follow, harass, or cyberstalk another person and in the course of such conduct commit specified acts. The bill provides for criminal penalties for this offense. It also makes amendments to other sections of Florida Statutes to conform cross-references and specifies an effective date.

Aggravated Stalking bill redefines stalking as a felony if committed with malice and repeatedly, including cyberstalking.

The Florida S1454 bill amends the definition of aggravated stalking under state law. It establishes that a person commits the offense of aggravated stalking if they willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follow, harass, or cyberstalk another person and in the course of such conduct commit specified acts. The bill provides for criminal penalties for this offense. It also makes amendments to other sections of Florida Statutes to conform cross-references and specifies an effective date.