Computer Crimes Act; civil action for violation of Act, limitations period. (HB1487)

Introduced By

Del. Nick Rush (R-Christiansburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

DateAction
01/02/2013Committee
01/02/2013Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101918D
01/02/2013Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/07/2013Assigned Courts sub: #2 Civil
01/09/2013Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely
02/05/2013Left in Courts of Justice