Broadens statute that criminalizes cyber-harassment of minor.

This bill amends the statute to broaden the definition of cyber-harassment of a minor. It changes the age requirement from 21 to 18 for those engaging in cyber-harassing a minor, making it a crime of the third degree. The bill also eliminates the need for the offender to impersonate a minor. Additionally, it allows courts to order minors under 16 to complete training programs and holds parents or guardians liable for civil action if they fail to supervise their minor's conduct.

Broadens statute that criminalizes cyber-harassment of minor.

This bill amends the statute to broaden the definition of cyber-harassment of a minor. It changes the age requirement from 21 to 18 for those engaging in cyber-harassing a minor, making it a crime of the third degree. The bill also eliminates the need for the offender to impersonate a minor. Additionally, it allows courts to order minors under 16 to complete training programs and holds parents or guardians liable for civil action if they fail to supervise their minor's conduct.