Indiana SB0140 adds a new law against doxxing, making it a crime to post personal information to threaten someone.

Indiana SB0140 amends the Indiana Code to add a new law against doxxing. It prohibits knowingly posting personal information to threaten someone, with penalties ranging from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 5 felony, depending on the severity of the resulting harm. The law defines personal information broadly and includes exceptions for reporting to law enforcement or prosecuting authorities. The law aims to protect individuals from threats made through the disclosure of personal information, while ensuring it does not restrict constitutionally protected speech. Effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana SB0140 adds a new law against doxxing, making it a crime to post personal information to threaten someone.

Indiana SB0140 amends the Indiana Code to add a new law against doxxing. It prohibits knowingly posting personal information to threaten someone, with penalties ranging from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 5 felony, depending on the severity of the resulting harm. The law defines personal information broadly and includes exceptions for reporting to law enforcement or prosecuting authorities. The law aims to protect individuals from threats made through the disclosure of personal information, while ensuring it does not restrict constitutionally protected speech. Effective July 1, 2026.