MD HB215 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 16 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-16 - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 16 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-16 - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary 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 violated 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.
Title
Criminal Law - Crimes Involving Computers - Ransomware
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-01-16 | House | Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
2020-01-16 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
SB30 (Crossfiled) 2020-01-13 - Hearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Cybersecurity
Penalties and Sentences
Telecommunications and Information Technology
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Cybersecurity
Penalties and Sentences
Telecommunications and Information Technology
Code Citations
Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
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Criminal Law | 7 | 302 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0215?ys=2020RS |
Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0215f.pdf |