Computer trespass; applicable to adding or altering information without authority. (HB254)
Introduced By
Sen. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Computer trespass; additional provisions; penalty. Adds three provisions that expand the scope of what would constitute computer trespass: (i) installing computer software on the computer or computer network of another without permission; (ii) using a computer or computer network to monitor or record information without the permission of the owner; and (iii) disabling or disrupting the ability of a computer to share or transmit instructions or computer data to other computers or to any related devices, such as printers, scanners, and fax machines. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/04/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 064168276 |
| 01/04/2006 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/05/2006 | Fiscal impact statement from VCSC (HB254) |
| 01/18/2006 | Assigned to Courts of Justice sub-committee: Criminal Law |
| 02/15/2006 | Left in Courts of Justice |