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Grace's Law 2.0 (HB 396)

Summary

An expansion of the original Grace's Law, it makes it a crime to use social media or electronic communication to maliciously engage in a course of conduct that inflicts serious emotional distress on a minor.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to legal protection against 'substantially damaging' online harassment.
  • 02.
    Right to hold individuals accountable for encouraging minors to commit suicide through digital means.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Up to 3 years in prison.
  • 02.
    Fines up to $10,000 for violations involving the incitement of self-harm or suicide.

Verified Citations

Maryland Criminal Law Code Ann. § 3-805

Source
"A person may not use an interactive computer service to maliciously engage in a course of conduct that inflicts serious emotional distress on a minor."