HB 190 — Cyberstalking; Revise To Include Certain Kinds Of Social Media Communications
HB 190 aimed to revise Mississippi's cyberstalking laws to include certain types of social media communications. The bill sought to address the use of social media platforms in stalking and harassment, potentially protecting minors from online grooming or predatory behavior. The bill was introduced in the 2023 legislative session but died in committee on January 31, 2023.
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