HB 5829

Abstract

Amends the Stalking No Contact Order Act. Provides that stalking behavior includes sending unwanted messages via social media. Changes the definition of "course of conduct", "conduct", "petitioner", and "stalking". Adds the following to the list of persons who may bring a petition under the Act: an authorizing agent of a workplace; an authorizing agent of a place of worship; and an authorizing agent of a school. Provides that a stalking no contact order may require a respondent to submit to a mental health evaluation or wear an electronic monitoring device.