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Committee advances felony‑stalking bill for minors after testimony from victims and legislators
Summary
The Judiciary Committee voted to sponsor LSO 78, elevating certain stalking against minors to felony status; the measure drew victim testimony urging stronger penalties and lawmakers discussed defining electronic means and whether to add fines.
The Judiciary Committee voted to sponsor a bill draft (LSO 78) that would increase penalties for stalking of minors in certain circumstances and make stalking against a minor by an adult a felony in specified situations.
LSO attorney Chris Fuller explained the draft would amend the existing stalking statute to treat stalking committed against a person under age 18 by someone 18 or…
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