CONSMR PROTECT SPYWARE ACT
Summary
Creates the Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act. Sets forth provisions for unauthorized collection or culling of personally identifiable information, unauthorized access to or modifications of computer settings and computer damage, unauthorized interference with installation or disabling computer software, and other prohibited conduct. Provides that certain persons may bring a civil action against a violator of the Act. Provides a civil penalty for violations of the Act. Permits the Attorney General to obtain a restraining order or injunction for violations of the Act.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2007
Last action Jan 13, 2009
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
0
Committee
11
Amendments
2
Jan 13, 2009
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 16, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Mar 16, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Mar 16, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Mar 14, 2007
Senate · Reported by committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Housing and Community Affairs
Mar 14, 2007
Senate · Reported by committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Housing and Community Affairs
Mar 13, 2007
Senate · Reported by committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Housing and Community Affairs
Mar 13, 2007
Senate · Reported by committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Housing and Community Affairs
Mar 6, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules
Mar 6, 2007
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale A. Righter
Mar 6, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
Mar 6, 2007
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale A. Righter
Feb 21, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Housing and Community Affairs
Feb 9, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Dale A. Righter
RRepublican
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