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]

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.

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Title

Criminal Law - Crimes Involving Computers - Ransomware

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2020-01-16HouseHearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
2020-01-16HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

Same As/Similar To

SB30 (Crossfiled) 2020-01-13 - Hearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

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

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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