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Prohibiting a person from knowingly possessing certain ransomware with the intent to use that ransomware for introduction into the computer, computer network, or computer system of another person without the authorization of the other person; establishing that a person who violated the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both; applying the Act prospectively; etc.

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Cross-filed with: SB0030

Introduced in a prior session as: HB0211 Session: 2019 Regular Session

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2020

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Chamber House Calendar Date 1/16/2020 Legislative Date 1/16/2020 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/16/2020 Legislative Date 1/16/2020 Action Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Criminal Law - Crimes Involving Computers - Ransomware Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/16/2020	1/16/2020	First Reading Judiciary
House	1/16/2020	1/16/2020	Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - First - Criminal Law - Crimes Involving Computers - Ransomware

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