Parental Penalties for "Cyberstalking" (H 5698)

  • Status: Died in Committee
  • Position: Oppose
  • Bill Number: H 5698
  • Session: 2023
  • Latest Update: March 23, 2023
criminal justice

We opposed legislation which would have authorized a civil action against parents who demonstrate “willful or wanton disregard” in their exercise of “supervision and control” over a child who has committed the offense of cyberstalking or cyberharassment, noting that policy like this could set an inappropriate precedent for making parents accountable civilly for delinquent activities committed by their children. This bill died in committee.

Sponsors:
Representative William O'Brien