Missouri — Megan's Law (Cyberbullying / Online Harassment, 2008)
Passed unanimously after the 2006 suicide of 13-year-old Megan Meier who was cyberbullied via a fake MySpace account. Expanded definition of harassment to include electronic and anonymous communications. Upgraded harassment of minors (by adults) from misdemeanor to felony carrying up to 4 years in prison. One of the first comprehensive state cyberbullying laws.
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