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Senate circles electronic‑harassment bill after lawmakers question 'annoy' and 'offend' language
Summary
Senators debated Senate Bill 91, which would modernize 'telephone harassment' to include 'electronic communications.' Lawmakers warned the bill could criminalize ordinary conduct; a floor amendment to remove the words 'annoy' and 'offend' prompted the sponsor to agree to circle the bill for further drafting.
Senate Bill 91, a proposal to update Utah's harassment statute from "telephone" to "electronic communication" harassment and to increase penalties for repeat offenses and offenses involving minors, drew extended floor discussion and a procedural pause. Sponsor Senator Greiner told colleagues the bill modernizes existing law to account for devices such as BlackBerrys and similar electronic communications.
Concerns centered on statutory language…
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