West Virginia SB473 creates a felony for using electronic devices to threaten violence.

West Virginia SB473 amends the West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act to establish felony penalties for using electronic communication devices to threaten crimes of violence. The bill defines "electronic communication device" broadly to include computers, mobile phones, and gaming devices. It specifies that making threats through these devices, which cause evacuations, serious public alarm, or are done recklessly, is a felony. The bill also prohibits knowingly allowing such devices to be used for these purposes and sets penalties for violations, including fines and jail time.

West Virginia SB473 creates a felony for using electronic devices to threaten violence.

West Virginia SB473 amends the West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act to establish felony penalties for using electronic communication devices to threaten crimes of violence. The bill defines "electronic communication device" broadly to include computers, mobile phones, and gaming devices. It specifies that making threats through these devices, which cause evacuations, serious public alarm, or are done recklessly, is a felony. The bill also prohibits knowingly allowing such devices to be used for these purposes and sets penalties for violations, including fines and jail time.