Cyber bullying legislation was prompted by the suicide of a High Schooler who thought she was talking to a 16 year old boy on MySpace.

Turns out she was actually talking to the mother of a neighbor, who eventually started threatening her, with other people joining in.  This verbal abuse resulted in the suicide of 13 year old Megan Meyer.

Her mother, Tina Meyer, testified in favor of the legislation.

Police were unable to prosecute the adult since the type of harassment was not a crime under Missouri law.

The main concern over the harassment legislation was concerning the overly broad meanings of the language used.  Many are concerned of it being deemed unconstitutional.