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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 violates 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: HB0215

Introduced in a prior session as: SB0151 Session: 2019 Regular Session

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2020

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Chamber Senate Calendar Date 5/08/2019 Legislative Date 5/08/2019 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/08/2020 Legislative Date 1/08/2020 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Criminal Law - Crimes Involving Computers - Ransomware Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/03/2020 Legislative Date 1/03/2020 Action Hearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/08/2020 Legislative Date 1/08/2020 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/08/2020 Legislative Date 1/08/2020 Action Hearing 1/14 at 3:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/13/2020 Legislative Date 1/13/2020 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/13/2020 Legislative Date 1/13/2020 Action Hearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	5/08/2019	5/08/2019	Pre-filed
Senate	1/08/2020	1/08/2020	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Criminal Law - Crimes Involving Computers - Ransomware
Senate	1/03/2020	1/03/2020	Hearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate	1/08/2020	1/08/2020	Hearing canceled
Senate	1/08/2020	1/08/2020	Hearing 1/14 at 3:00 p.m.
Senate	1/13/2020	1/13/2020	Hearing canceled
Senate	1/13/2020	1/13/2020	Hearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m.

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