H3061

South Carolina bill H3061 creates a new offense for intentionally impersonating another person through email, social media, or other internet means.

South Carolina bill H3061 amends the state code to establish the offense of intentionally impersonating another person using email, social media, or other internet services with the intent to harm, intimidate, threaten, or defraud. The bill defines specific terms such as "interactive computer service" and "social networking website" and sets penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. The bill applies to individuals and employees of certain service providers acting within their employment scope.