HB 1159-FN (2020): relative to cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and doxxing of a public servant.
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HB 1159-FN (2020)
relative to cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and doxxing of a public servant.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on February 5, 2020 and February 13, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 25, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–6 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 15, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Francesca Diggs (D - Graf 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Janice Schmidt (D - Hills 28)
- Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 21)
- Rep. Sherry Frost (D - Straf 16)
- Rep. Debra Altschiller (D - Rock 19)
- Rep. Gaby Grossman (D - Rock 18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2020, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 5, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 13, 2020, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 25, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- September 15, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 29, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/29/2020 10:45 am LOB 204
- February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
- February 5, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
- February 13, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/13/2020 09:30 am LOB 204
- February 25, 2020: Executive Session: 02/25/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 14-6; RC)
- March 11, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2020
- September 15, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/15/2020 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/94238069790 - Executive Session to Follow
- September 23, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-0)