Iowa HSB651 establishes a criminal offense for written or electronic threats to kill, cause bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of.
Iowa HSB651 creates a criminal offense for individuals who send, post, or transmit threats to kill, cause bodily harm, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism, whether in writing or electronically. This includes any electronic record that can be viewed by another person. Violators face a class "C" felony, punishable by up to 10 years in confinement and a fine ranging from $1,370 to $13,660. The bill exempts service providers from liability if they are used by the person committing the offense.
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