Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 533 — Computer trespass; expands crime, monitoring location of a minor, etc., by parent or legal guardian.

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Summary

Expands the crime of computer trespass to provide that the prohibited actions that constitute computer trespass are criminalized if done through intentionally deceptive means and without authority and specifies that a computer hardware or software provider, an interactive computer service, or a telecommunications or cable operator does not have to provide notice of its activities to a computer user that a reasonable computer user should expect may occur.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

35 added · 39 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SB 533 clarify and strengthen the penalties for unauthorized computer access. Now, if someone maliciously affects a computer used by a government or utility provider, the offense can lead to a Class 6 felony, which is more serious than previously stated. Additionally, if someone intentionally installs harmful software on more than five computers, this too can result in a Class 6 felony. These changes aim to enhance the protection of sensitive computer systems and deter malicious activities more effectively.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18103459D SENATE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18105984D SENATE BILL NO.
533 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 9, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-152.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to computer trespass;
533 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Senate Committee for Courts of Justice on January 24, 2018) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Senator Mason) A BILL to amend and reenact § 18.2-152.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to computer trespass;
---------- Patron-- Mason ---------- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the monitoring of a minor's location or the monitoring of computer usage of, the otherwise lawful copying of data of, or the denial of computer or Internet access to a minor by a parent or legal guardian of the minor.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the monitoring of the location of a minor or a person with a disability or mental impairment as those terms are defined in § 51.5-40.1 or to prohibit the monitoring of the computer usage of, the otherwise lawful copying of data of, or the denial of computer or Internet access to a minor by a parent or legal guardian of the minor.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to require notice to a computer user of the activities of a computer hardware or software provider, an interactive computer service, or a telecommunications or cable operator that a reasonable computer user should expect may occur in the context of a computer user's transaction or relationship with that entity, or that are required or specifically authorized by law.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to require notice to a computer user of the activities of a computer hardware or software provider, an interactive computer service, or a telecommunications or cable operator that a reasonable computer user should expect may occur in the context of a computer user's transaction or relationship with that entity or that are required or specifically authorized by law.
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Action History

  1. Left in Courts of Justice

  2. Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1

  3. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  4. Read first time

  5. Placed on Calendar

  6. Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB533S1

  7. Committee substitute agreed to 18105984D-S1

  8. Reading of substitute waived

  9. Read second time

  10. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  11. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103459D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 533 do?
Expands the crime of computer trespass to provide that the prohibited actions that constitute computer trespass are criminalized if done through intentionally deceptive means and without authority and specifies that a computer hardware or software provider, an interactive computer service, or a telecommunications or cable operator does not have to provide notice of its activities to a computer user that a reasonable computer user should expect may occur.
Who sponsors SB 533?
SB 533 is sponsored by Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty".
What is the current status of SB 533?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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