On page 1, line 1, of the House Judiciary Engrossed bill, after "threatening" insert " persons holding statewide office, judicial officers, and"
On page 1, after line 3, of the House Judiciary Engrossed bill, insert: "
Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 22-11:
It is a Class 5 felony for a person to knowingly and intentionally communicate any written or electronic threat to take the life of or to inflict serious bodily harm upon:
(1) Any current or former judicial officer as defined in § 22-11-14;
(2) Any current or former person holding statewide office as defined in § 12-27-1; or
(3) The immediate family of any current or former judicial officer or person holding statewide office.
If a threat constitutes a violation of § 22-18-1.1 the provisions of this section are superseded and the penalties provided in § 22-18-1.1 apply."
On page 1, line 10, of the House Judiciary Engrossed bill, delete "(1) Any current or former person holding statewide office as defined in § 12-27-1;
(2) Any current or former judicial officer as defined in § 22-11-14;
(3)" and insert "(1)"
On page 1, line 13, of the House Judiciary Engrossed bill, delete "(4)" and insert "(2)"
On page 1, line 14, of the House Judiciary Engrossed bill, delete "(5)" and insert "(3)"
On page 1, line 15, of the House Judiciary Engrossed bill, delete "(6)" and insert "(4)"
On page 1, line 17, of the House Judiciary Engrossed bill, after "office." delete "A second or subsequent violation of this section is a Class 6 felony.
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