CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A bill in the statehouse would make putting someone else’s personal information online an aggravated misdemeanor.

It’s commonly known as “doxxing”– posting personal details about another person, like their phone number or address, with the intent to threaten or intimidate them. Senate File 35, introduced by Sen. Charlie McClintock, would include doxxing into Iowa’s definition of harassment, making it easier to prosecute. Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks helped write the legislation. He says doxxing makes a real impact on its victims.

The bill made its way out of a senate subcommittee this week. Next, it will face debate in front of the full senate.