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1999 SESSION
HB 1671 Voluntary disclosure & exchange of Y2K readiness info.
Introduced by: Samuel A. Nixon, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Voluntary disclosure and free exchange of “Year 2000” readiness information. Provides immunity from liability for damages to any person for injury resulting from disclosing information, in good faith, about “the Year 2000 problem,” or “a Year 2000 failure,” affecting computer systems and programs. The bill would not, however, limit liability for those persons who disclose Year 2000 information for profit or which is material and false, inaccurate, or misleading, as specified; nor would it affect any other remedy available. The bill contains an emergency clause and is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Voluntary disclosure and free exchange of “Year 2000” readiness information. Provides immunity from liability for damages to any person for injury resulting from disclosing information, in good faith, about “the Year 2000 problem,” or “a Year 2000 failure,” affecting computer systems and programs. The bill would not, however, limit liability for those persons who disclose Year 2000 information for profit or which is material and false, inaccurate, or misleading, as specified; nor would it affect any other remedy available. The bill contains an emergency clause and is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Voluntary disclosure and free exchange of “Year 2000” readiness information. Provides immunity from liability for tort damages to any person for injury resulting from disclosing information, in good faith, about “the Year 2000 problem,” or “a Year 2000 failure,” affecting computer systems and programs. The bill would not, however, limit liability for those persons who disclose Year 2000 information for profit or which is material and false, inaccurate, or misleading, as specified; nor would it affect any other remedy available. The bill contains an emergency clause and is a recommendation of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science.