Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act (Failed, 2009)
Federal bill introduced by Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) to criminalize cyberbullying under federal law. Would have imposed fines and up to 2 years imprisonment. Failed to advance due to First Amendment concerns from both parties. No federal cyberbullying criminal law has been enacted to date.
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