Cyberbullying is now a crime in Michigan.
The bill, signed into law by Gov. Snyder last year, takes effect on March 27, making the act of online bullying a crime.
The new cyberbullying law makes it a misdemeanor to post a message or statement on the internet — or any other medium designed to convey information to other people — that expresses an intention to threaten and commit violence against another person.
Continued harassment and intimidation would be a felony if it causes serious injury or death.
Under provisions of the measure, any threat of violence against another person online could result in a misdemeanor charge. Repeated threats or harassment that result in physical harm or death could lead to a 10-year prison sentence.
The bill was passed during the lame-duck period after the 2018 general election.
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