SB 265: Elementary and secondary schools or higher educational institutions; bullying and cyberbullying.
SB 265 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAutumn's Law; elementary and secondary schools; institutions of higher education; aggravated bullying and cyberbullying unlawful; policies and procedures; penalty. Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to commit an act of aggravated bullying or aggravated cyberbullying, as defined in the bill, against any student enrolled in ...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- potential reduction in security-related administrative turnover
Risks
- administrative and legal compliance costs for educational institutions
Society
Benefits
- strengthens protections for bullying victims
- standardizes school safety protocols
Risks
- potential school-to-prison pipeline risks
- vague definitions of aggravated bullying could lead to disproportionate discipline
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Criminalizing student behavior may trigger constitutional challenges regarding free speech and due process.
Source information is limited to a brief summary and lacks specific definitions for 'aggravated' bullying.
Where it stands
Introduced
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