2001 Hacking and Virus Legislation
Hacking is breaking into computer systems, frequently with intentions to
alter or modify existing settings. A virus is programming code, typically
disguised as something else, that causes unexpected and/or undesirable
effects. Usually malicious in nature, both may cause damage or disruption
to computer systems or networks. This legislation relates to either or
both, and any other actions that interfere with computers, systems, programs
or networks.
as of 4/20/01
Arkansas
H.B. 1231 (PDF)
Amends Arkansas code concerning computer-related crimes to define aggravated
computer trespass.
Arkansas
S.B. 965 (PDF)
Revises the criminal offenses of computer fraud and trespass to include
the internet and computer viruses; increases the penalties
Delaware
H.B. 112
Enacts new offense: Tampering With Evidence by Use of Technology
Florida
S.B. 180
Prohibits specified activities that constitute offense of computer
interference; specifies penalties to be imposed for offense of computer
interference.
Hawaii
H.B. 1201
S.B.
1615
Adds offense of cyber-terrorism and cyber-terrorism and amends definitions
of entry without disruption and computer fraud.
Illinois
H.B. 716
Makes it a Class 4 felony interfere with computerized data of the legislative
branch or falsify copies of legislative information made available to the
public.
Louisiana
669 (PDF)
Creates and defines the crime of computer tampering.
Maine
H.B. 737 / LD 956
Addresses damages for introducing computer virus.
Maryland
S.B. 379 (RTF)
Relates to telecommunication services and unlawful access.
Nevada
S.B. 48
Prohibits actions that prevent, impede, delay, or disrupt the normal
operation or use of any Internet or network site, email address, computer
system or network.
New
York A.B. 1896
Prohibits conduct involving the unauthorized use of computer services
involving unauthorized access to commercial computer services and computer
trespass either by telephone or computer network connection.
New
York A.B. 2100
Expands offenses involving the alteration of computer programs.
New York
S.B. 4334
Creates a class B misdemeanor of computer trespass in the 3rd degree
for the commission of certain acts relating to the falsification of electronic
mail messages and establishes the class A misdemeanor of computer
trespass in the 2nd degree for the commission of computer trespass in the
3rd degree resulting in the reckless damage to the property of another
South Carolina
H.B. 3539
Enacts the Computer Abuse Act of 2001, which will provide a civil remedy
of compensatory damages and restitution for the owner or lessee of a computer,
computer system, computer program or computer network injured by another.
Also adds definition for computer contaminant and revises other definitions.
Virginia
S.B. 1294
Broadens the definition of computer trespass to include government
computers.
Wisconsin
A.B. 178 (PDF)
Amends computer crimes statute by increasing penalties for interruption
or impairment of governmental operations or public communication.
NCSL Contact: Janna Goodwin, 303-364-7700, janna.goodwin@ncsl.org
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