Changes to Existing Law
HB1083 — Revise certain provisions related to stalking, establish the crime of felony stalking of a public official, and provide a penalty therefor.
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§ 22-19
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NEW SECTION added to Chapter 22-19
A: Any person who violates § 22-19A-1 against a public official, with the intent to place the public official in reasonable fear of death or great bodily injury, or with the intent to cause the public official to reasonably fear for the public official's safety, is guilty of the crime of felony stalking of a public official. Felony stalking of a public official is a Class felony. For the purposes of this section, "public official" means: (1) An elected official holding statewide office; (2) A federal or state legislator; (3) A federal or state judge or justice; or (4) A law enforcement officer as defined in § 22-1-2. 17