Bill Title: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to computer tampering. In addition to other elements of the offense, provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly and without the authorization of an account holder or in excess of the authority granted to him or to her accesses or causes to be accessed by any means an e-mail, instant messaging, or social networking website account. Defines "account holder". Establishes penalties. Amends the Harassing and Obscene Communications Act. Includes in the offense of harassment through electronic communications, knowingly and by any means making repeated, unwanted, and harassing communication to another person.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 8-5)

Status: (Failed) 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die [HB4642 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

Revision	Date	Format	Source	View
Engrossed	2012-03-29	HTML/Text	Link	View
Amended	2012-03-26	HTML/Text	Link	View
Amended	2012-03-22	HTML/Text	Link	View
Amended	2012-03-16	HTML/Text	Link	View
Amended	2012-03-06	HTML/Text	Link	View
Introduced	2012-02-01	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

Amendment	Date	Disposition	Format	Source	View
No bill amendments currently on file for Illinois HB4642

Supplemental Documents

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No supplemental documents for Illinois HB4642 currently on file.

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