S.3470

Upgrades cyber-harassment of public servants or their family members to a third degree crime and establishes an Office of Cyber-Harassment Support.

This bill upgrades the penalty for cyber-harassment of a public servant or a public servant’s family member to a third degree crime. It also establishes the Office of Cyber-Harassment Support in the Department of Law and Public Safety to implement educational, awareness, and victim support activities across the State. The office’s responsibilities include engaging with law enforcement, legal professionals, and technology professionals to define cyber-harassment, establishing reporting systems for victims, implementing educational programs, collaborating with social media platforms, and.