Legislation
- Title
- Criminal Law - Crimes Involving Computers - Malware and Ransomware
- Sponsored by
- Delegate Cox
- Status
- In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
- Analysis
- Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
Prohibiting a person from knowingly possessing certain malware or ransomware with the intent to use that malware or ransomware for the purpose of introduction into a computer, computer network, or computer system of another person without the authorization of the other person; creating a certain exception; establishing a certain penalty; and providing for the prospective application of the Act.
Committees
- Original:
- Judiciary Click to view Recorded Media
Committee Testimony
Details
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2020
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Last Updated: 9/22/2020 1:59 PM