H4673

South Carolina bill H4673 criminalizes the dissemination of personally identifying information with intent to intimidate or harm.

South Carolina bill H4673 amends the state code to prohibit the dissemination of personally identifying information with the intent to intimidate, abuse, threaten, harass, or frighten individuals. The bill defines "dissemination" as publishing or disclosing information on the internet or public forums. "Personally identifying information" includes Social Security numbers, addresses, and other personal data. Violators face misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the severity of the resulting harm, with potential imprisonment up to 25 years in cases of death.