Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to cyberbullying.
Other Bill Titles (2 more) 5/22/2008--Introduced.
Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act - Amends the federal criminal code to impose criminal penalties on anyone who transmits in interstate or foreign commerce a communication intended to coerce, intimidate, harass, or cause substantial emotional distress to a... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| May 22, 2008 |
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Blog Coverage
August 12, 2008 CA Considers New Cyberbullying Law
The case also led to the introduction of a federal bill known as the Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act, or HR 6123, that was sponsored by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) and Rep. Kenny Hulshof (R-MO) in May. Like the Missouri law, ...
Source: Tech Policy Summit blog
June 16, 2008 Cyberbullying Bill (HR 6123) Less Useful Than the Computer Fraud ...
On May 22, 2008, Ms. Linda T. Sanchez, a Representative from California and Kenny Hulshof from Montana introduced bill HR 6123, to amend title 18 of the US Code adding a new cause of action for cyberbullying. ...
Source: Information Security Law Updates
June 13, 2008 Friday Roundup
Linda Sanchez (D-CA) and Kenny Hulshof (R-MO) with HR 6123, which provides. Whoever transmits in interstate or foreign commerce any communication, with the intent to coerce, intimidate, harass, or cause substantial emotional distress to ...
Source: The Briefcase








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