Lawmakers in American Samoa are moving to criminalize the acting of stalking, with a bill introduced in the House of Representatives.
The measure says stalking is when a person purposely or knowingly causes reasonable fear of harm to the physical health, safety or property of another person, including the person's family members.
Presently stalking is a misdemeanor offence.
Fono sources say the bill is part of the territory's efforts to join with other states and make stalking a crime.
