Sen. Osten Votes to Strengthens Online Harassment Laws

HARTFORD – State Senator Cathy Osten (D-Sprague) today voted to update Connecticut's online harassment laws to include a modern, new definition of 2nd-degree stalking that covers new types of online harassment and allows victims to sue for damages in civil court.

The Senate passed Senate Bill 989, "An Act Concerning Online Harassment," on unanimous and bipartisan consent. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.