S.2972

Enhances penalties for threats against certain public servants, establishes crime of doxxing, and enhances penalties for improper use of personal identifying information.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Enhances penalties for threats against public servants, establishes doxxing as a crime, and increases penalties for improper use of personal.

The bill enhances penalties for threats against certain public servants, including judicial officers, law enforcement officers, and prosecutors. It establishes the crime of doxxing, which involves knowingly disclosing personal identifying information without consent to subject another person to violence, stalking, or mental anguish. The bill also increases penalties for improper use of personal identifying information, including harassment through repeated communications or invasion of privacy. A conviction for these crimes may result in a permanent restraining order.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee