2005 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 492

File Code: Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Sponsored By:
Senator Greenip
Entitled:
Consumer Protection - Maryland Unauthorized Computer Software Act

Synopsis:

Prohibiting specified persons from causing computer software to be copied onto the computer of a consumer that modifies Internet settings, collects personally identifying information, prevents an authorized user from blocking the installation of software, or prevents an authorized user from disabling software under specified circumstances; prohibiting specified persons from misleading users as to the effect actions will have with respect to computer software; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/4
First Reading Finance
2/14
Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.
3/8
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.
3/10
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.
3/31
Unfavorable Report by Finance
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
COMPUTERS -see also- ELECTRONIC COMMERCE; ELECTRONIC GOVMNT.
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
DAMAGES
FRAUD -see also- FORGERY
IDENTIFICATION
PENALTIES
PRIVACY
THEFT -see also- SHOPLIFTING
UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Commercial Law
( 13-301 , 14-3301 , 14-3302 , 14-3303 , 14-3304 , 14-3305 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered