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Committee advances civil‑remedy bill for online impersonation; no public testimony
Committee on State Affairs
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Summary
HB 783 would create a civil‑remedy for victims of online impersonation, allowing temporary restraining orders, injunctions, and recovery of actual and exemplary damages; the committee reported the bill favorably to the full Senate after hearing the sponsor's explanation and with no public testimony.
House Bill 783, presented by Representative Lalani and explained in committee by Senator Hinojosa, would add a new chapter to the civil remedies code establishing a private civil cause of action for victims of online impersonation (commonly called…
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