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H8058Introduced in the House

Makes it unnecessary to prove that a person's transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharassment.

EnrolledSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Justine Caldwell, District 30

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Official description

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- COMPUTER CRIME - Makes it unnecessary to prove that a person's transmission of electronic communications be for the sole purpose of harassment before being found guilty of cyberstalking or cyberharassment.

Where it stands

Referred to Senate Judiciary

June 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · June 4, 2026

54

Yes

9

No

12

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. House passed in concurrence

  9. Referred to Senate Judiciary

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