How HB 1134 changes current law

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The bill modifies the harassment statute by refining definitions and classifications of offenses.

• N.D.C.C. § 12.1-17-07

  2. A person is guilty of an offense if, with intent to frighten or harass another, the person: → 1. A person is guilty of an offense if, with intent to frighten or harass another, the person:

  The section number for the defined offense is changed from 2 to 1.

• N.D.C.C. § 12.1-17-07

  3. The offense is a class A misdemeanor if it is under subdivision a of subsection 2 or subsection 5. Otherwise it is a class B misdemeanor. → 2. The offense is a class A misdemeanor if it is under subdivision a or e of subsection 1 or subsection 4. Otherwise it is a class B misdemeanor.

  Changes the criteria for a class A misdemeanor to include offense under subdivision e and modifies the subsections referenced.

• N.D.C.C. § 12.1-17-07

  6. Any offense defined herein is deemed communicated in writing if it is transmitted electronically, by electronic mail, facsimile, or other similar means. Electronic → 5. Any offense defined herein is deemed communicated in writing if it is transmitted electronically, by electronic mail, facsimile, or other similar means. Electronic communication means transfer of signs, signals, writing, images, sounds, data, or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a wire, radio, electromagnetic, photo-electronic, or photo-optical system.

  The section number for the definition of writing via electronic means is changed from 6 to 5.