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SB 275 Computer trespass; applicable by means of a computer virus.

Introduced by: Jeannemarie Devolites Davis | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Computer trespass; virus. Creates a definition of computer virus and provides that it is a Class 1 misdemeanor to knowingly and maliciously insert a computer virus into a computer, computer program, computer software, or computer network of another without the knowledge and permission of the owner.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Computer trespass. Provides that adding or altering information without authority is computer trespass. Adds to the aggravating factors for which computer trespass is elevated to a Class 6 felony using a computer in a way that involves a computer virus or similar computer program and obtaining the ability to use three or more computers or computer networks without notice to or knowledge of and express or implied permission of, the owners of those computers or computer networks, or a prior existing personal, business or contractual relationship with the owner.