01-29-2012, 10:46 AM
I forgot to link the correct pages for the measures:
SB2104--Harassment
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_in...illtype=SB&billnumber=2104
HTML version of the proposed bill:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session201...B2104_.htm
HB1709 -- Cyber Impersonation
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_in...illtype=HB&billnumber=1709
SB237 from 2011 session, held over:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_in...illtype=SB&billnumber=237
BILL SB237'S amended form makes it clear that "electronic communication" as defined by the harassment statutes covers the Internet. The existing definition may have been meant to include the internet, but it's not specific as to its intent.
"Electronic communication" means any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data, or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photoelectronic, or photo-optical system[.], including the Internet, cell phone, personal digital assistance device, or any wireless hand-held device. (bold text is to be added)
SB2104--Harassment
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_in...illtype=SB&billnumber=2104
HTML version of the proposed bill:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session201...B2104_.htm
HB1709 -- Cyber Impersonation
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_in...illtype=HB&billnumber=1709
SB237 from 2011 session, held over:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_in...illtype=SB&billnumber=237
BILL SB237'S amended form makes it clear that "electronic communication" as defined by the harassment statutes covers the Internet. The existing definition may have been meant to include the internet, but it's not specific as to its intent.
"Electronic communication" means any transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data, or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photoelectronic, or photo-optical system[.], including the Internet, cell phone, personal digital assistance device, or any wireless hand-held device. (bold text is to be added)