MD SB30 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-13 - Hearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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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Title

Criminal Law - Crimes Involving Computers - Ransomware

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2020-01-13SenateHearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m.
2020-01-13SenateHearing canceled
2020-01-08SenateHearing 1/14 at 3:00 p.m.
2020-01-08SenateHearing canceled
2020-01-03SenateHearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m.
2020-01-08SenateFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings
2019-05-08SenatePre-filed

Same As/Similar To

HB215 (Crossfiled) 2020-01-16 - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Criminal Law7302(n/a)See Bill Text

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