Criminal Law - Crimes Involving Computers - Malware and Ransomware
Sponsor: Delegate CoxCommittee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from knowingly possessing certain malware or ransomware with the intent to use that malware or ransomware for the purpose of introduction into a computer, computer network, or computer system of another person without the authorization of the other person; creating a certain exception; establishing a certain penalty; and providing for the prospective application of the Act.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Cox, Dan | MD State Delegate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Cox, Delegate Coxlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ehrahrdt, Errol | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Flores, Ricardo | OPD | Oral |
| UNF | Shapiro, Melanielobbyist | OPD | Oral |
| UNF | Flores, Ricardo | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
MD State DelegateFAV 1
OPDUNF 2