Computer Crimes Act; civil action for violation of Act, limitations period. (HB1487)
Introduced By
Del. Nick Rush (R-Christiansburg)
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
Civil action for violation of Computer Crimes Act; limitations period. Provides that a civil action for injuries sustained by reason of a violation of the Virginia Computer Crimes Act must be filed within five years after the last act in the course of conduct constituting such a violation. Under current law, a civil action must be brought within the earlier of five years after the last act in the course of conduct constituting such a violation or two years after the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered such last act. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/02/2013 | Committee |
01/02/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101918D |
01/02/2013 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/07/2013 | Assigned Courts sub: #2 Civil |
01/09/2013 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely |
02/05/2013 | Left in Courts of Justice |