SB 1271: Threats of death or bodily injury to a person or member of his family, etc.; penalty.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Threats of death or bodily injury or discharge of a firearm on school property; penalties. Clarifies that for crimes involving communicating in writing a threat to kill or do bodily injury, regardless of whether the person who is the object of such threat actually receives such threat, an electronically transmitted communication producing a visual or electronic message includes an email, a text message, or a message or post on any social media platform. The bill also clarifies that any person who communicates an oral threat of discharging a firearm within or on school property, at any school-sponsored event, or on a school bus and the threat would place the person who is the object of the threat, or is included in the threat, in reasonable apprehension of death or bodily harm is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0588)
2. March 24, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 588 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 11, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 11, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
5. March 10, 2025Signed by President
6. March 10, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1271)
7. March 7, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. March 7, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1271ER)
9. March 7, 2025Enrolled
10. February 21, 2025Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
11. February 21, 2025Conference report agreed to by House (96-Y 0-N)
12. February 21, 2025Amended by conference committee

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