HB 2017
Bullying; aiding suicide; crimes and punishments; prohibiting certain communications through an online platform; schools; modifying provisions of the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act; effective date.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This Oklahoma bill, HB 2017, aims to strengthen the state’s laws regarding bullying, suicide prevention, and online communications, particularly within schools. It modifies existing provisions of the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act to include stricter penalties for certain online communications that could contribute to bullying or suicidal behavior. The bill also introduces prohibitions against specific types of online communications deemed harmful. It was passed by the Senate Committee on Technology and Telecommunications with a unanimous vote.
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