Adds computer communication as a form of nonconsensual contact in the offense of harassment by stalking.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

SECTION 1. Section 711-1106.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (3) to read as follows:

"(3) For purposes of this section, "nonconsensual contact" means any contact that occurs without that individual's consent or in disregard of that person's express desire that the contact be avoided or discontinued. Nonconsensual contact includes direct personal visual or oral contact and contact via telephone, facsimile, or electronic mail transmission[.], or any other computer communication."

SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun, before its effective date.

SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.