Oklahoma bill passed: Harassment by text messaging a criminal act

Harassing someone by text messaging has become such an invasion of one’s private space that Oklahoma legislators passed a bill last March making harassment by text messaging a criminal act, reports gmtoday via Poynter Online.

The House Bill 1804, by Lance Cargill (R-Harrah), makes it illegal to use any electronic or telecommunication device to terrorize or harass another individual.

"This bill expands current harassment laws to make clear that not only are harassing telephone calls illegal, but so are harassing e-mails, faxes and text messaging," Cargill said. "This legislation was requested by an Oklahoma County assistant district attorney, who was concerned about victims’ rights."

emily | 8:23 AM | Bullying by SMS |
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