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2005 SESSION

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HB 1729 Computer Crimes Act; prohibited software and actions.

Introduced by: John A. Cosgrove | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Computer Crimes Act; prohibited software and actions.  Amends the Computer Crimes Act to prohibit the use of software that changes settings, collects personally identifiable information, or obstructs the reasonable operation of the computer. The bill also prohibits the installation of computer software that operates in this manner. Violations of this bill are Class 1 misdemeanors. The bill provides exemptions for maintenance and security.

FULL TEXT

• 01/03/05  House: Prefiled & ordered printed; offered 01/12/05 050062276  pdf | impact statement

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HISTORY

• 01/03/05  House: Prefiled & ordered printed; offered 01/12/05 050062276
• 01/03/05  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/13/05  House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: Criminal Law
• 01/21/05  House: Referred from Courts of Justice (19-Y 0-N)
• 01/21/05  House: Referred to Committee on Science and Technology
• 01/31/05  House: Reported from S.T. w/amds (20-Y 0-N)
• 01/31/05  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 02/04/05  House: Passed by in C. J. with letter (18-Y 0-N)