2003 Computer Crime/Cyberterrorism Legislation
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as of 12/17/03
California
A.B. 49
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 618
Provides that the Office of Homeland Security and the Office of Criminal
Justice Planning would, to the extent possible, allocate federal antiterrorism
funding to fund programs pursuant to these provisions. This bill would
also create the California High Technology Crimes Task Force
Massachusetts
H.B. 502
In joint committee on criminal justice
Updates the penalties of unauthorized access to computers.
Massachusetts
H.B. 2743,
In joint committee on criminal justice:
Establishes a crime of illegal Internet and broadband access and provides
penalties.
Massachusetts
S.B. 185
In joint committee on criminal justice
Amends the unauthorized access to computers and penalties law.
Michigan
HB 4329
Referred to committee on criminal justice
Prohibits damaging or destroying property by use of the Internet.
New
Hampshire HB 495
Senate laid on table.
Establishes the crime of unauthorized access to a computer or computer
network.
New
Jersey A.B. 3757
Introduced And Referred To Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Supplemental appropriation of $100,000 to Department of Law and Public
Safety for the South Jersey Regional Internet Crime Unit
New York S.B. 5015/A.B.
8763
In senate committee on codes.
Establishes crimes covering destruction or concealment of physical
evidence and obstruction of a government investigation, particularly in
regard to computerized information.
New York S.B. 5749
Referred to Rules.
Establishes the crimes of computer intrusion in the third degree, computer
intrusion in the second degree, computer intrusion in the first degree,
aggravated computer intrusion, use of a minor in the commission of a computer
offense, and cyberterrorism, repealing certain sections of law related
therewith, and making technical corrections.
Nevada
A.B. 250
Signed by Governor, Chapter 470
Makes various changes regarding certain acts relating to terrorism;
includes electronic threats and computer systems.
Nevada
A.B. 402
Signed by Governor, Chapter 402
Among other measures, provides provisions to prepare for acts of cyberterrorism.
Ohio
S.B. 146
To Senate Committee on Judiciary and Criminal Justice
Broadens disrupting public service to ban the use of a computer, another
specified type of device or the Internet so as to disrupt, interrupt, or
impair any police, fire, educational, commercial, or governmental function;
expands criminal mischief to specifically include certain conduct related
to computer hacking or the introduction of a computer contaminant; increases
the penalty for unauthorized use of computer, cable, or telecommunication
property
Oklahoma
H.B. 1603
Signed by Governor 4/16/03
An Act relating to computer crimes; authorizing certain investigations;
establishing authority for subpoena of certain items; providing for examination
of certain items; granting exception; providing for witness fees; establishing
penalty; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
Tennessee
H.B. 782
Public Chaptered. Chapter No. 317
Tennessee
S.B. 1085
Public Chaptered. Chapter No. 317
Enacts the Tennessee Personal and Commercial Computer Act of 2003,
adds new offenses and other provisions to the present computer offenses
law. Defines computers, viruses, local exchange company, cellular or wireless
telecommunications, unauthorized access using fraudulent pretenses, and
alteration of financial records. Also defines such actions combined with
acts of terrorism.
Texas
H.B. 1075
Signed by Governor 5/20/03
Authorizes criminal background checks on employees, applicants for
employment, contractors, and other personnel in the information technology
departments within state government.
Texas
S.B. 1116
Committee substitute adopted on senate floor.
Relates to the criminal and civil consequences of conduct involving
the theft of or tampering with certain communication or information services.
Texas
H.B. 2474
Signed by Governor 9/1/03
Among other items, defines "computer trespasser," "electronic communication,"
and "protected computer." Removes "electronic communication" from
the list of defined terms.
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