Ordinance O2024-0011000
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Amendment of Municipal Code Section 8-4-127 prohibiting cyberstalking, cyber-flashing and harassment though electronic communications
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Chicago's City Council, led by Alderman Jason C. Ervin, amends Section 8-4-127 of the Municipal Code, addressing cyberstalking, electronic harassment, cyber-flashing via data-dropping technology, and spoofing. The ordinance, defining 'electronic monitoring software or spyware' as harassment, imposes penalties and mandates a Police Department unit for investigation. It takes effect 10 days after passage and publication.
Sponsors
| Sponsors (3) | Ward | |
|---|---|---|
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Ervin, Jason C.Primary Sponsor | Ward 28 |
|
Lee, Nicole T. | Ward 11 |
|
Vasquez, Jr., Andre | Ward 40 |
History
| Date | Legislative body | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Date 2024-07-17 | Legislative body Chicago City Council | Action Referred |
| Date 2024-07-17 | Legislative body Chicago City Council | Action Introduced |