Committee passes cyberstalking bill after debate on overlap with existing stalking laws The committee reported SB 673, a substitute creating a cyberstalking offense and raising penalties in some cases; members debated whether the measure duplicates existing stalking provisions and whether new 'actual knowledge' language and protective-order clarifications are necessary.

Virginia's Senate just passed a contentious cyberstalking bill aimed at tightening laws and penalties, sparking fierce debate over its necessity and potential overlaps with existing statutes.

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