LANSING, MI (AP)-- A Michigan lawmaker says he wants to crack down on bullying and cyber bullying by making them a crime that could lead to jail time.
Under a bill recently introduced by Representative Dale Zorn, bullying and cyber bullying would be punishable by up to 93 days in jail or a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The bill would also let the court call for a mental health evaluation of someone convicted of bullying.
The Republican from Ida says in a statement that the bill will allow professional mental health evaluations to determine if professional help or treatment is needed. He says the bill "is intended to rehabilitate — allowing for the court to expunge the charges after treatment."
