Creates the crime of criminal defamation of a servicemember.

Crime

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Evans
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act makes two new crimes about servicemembers. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2).
Creates the crime of criminal defamation of a servicemember. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
Creates the crime of unlawful appropriation of the identity of a servicemember. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
Relating to: Relating to servicemembers.
Current location: In House Committee