A new law has been passed in West Virginia that delegates say will help protect children from cyberbullying. “Grace’s Law” will go into effect June 8th, as an amendment to the West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act. Anyone found guilty of cyberbullying will face a year in jail, and/or a $500 fine. The full text of the new law can be found here, and appears to only be related to minors. Thanks to @cageymaru for the story.



Officials say the bill is modeled after bills in other states and named after Grace McComas, a 15-year old Maryland teen who took her life after a case of cyberbullying.

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