Minnesota SF4609 increases penalties and expands the scope of the doxxing crime.

Minnesota SF4609 amends the state's statutes to increase criminal penalties and expand the scope of the doxxing crime. The bill defines doxxing as knowingly and without consent making personal information about a law enforcement official or their family or household member publicly available. A violation is a misdemeanor unless the victim is a law enforcement official or a family or household member of one, in which case it is a gross misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation is a felony.

Minnesota SF4609 increases penalties and expands the scope of the doxxing crime.

Minnesota SF4609 amends the state's statutes to increase criminal penalties and expand the scope of the doxxing crime. The bill defines doxxing as knowingly and without consent making personal information about a law enforcement official or their family or household member publicly available. A violation is a misdemeanor unless the victim is a law enforcement official or a family or household member of one, in which case it is a gross misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation is a felony.