Criminal Law - Crimes Involving Computers - Ransomware
Sponsor: Senator LeeCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from knowingly possessing certain ransomware with the intent to use that ransomware for introduction into the computer, computer network, or computer system of another person without the authorization of the other person; establishing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both; applying the Act prospectively; etc.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Kemerer, Hannibal | Attorney General | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kroll, Steve | MSAA | Oral |
| FAV | Rauschecker, Markus | UMD Carey School of Law | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lee, Susan | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Flores, Ricardo | Office of the Public Defender | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | BLENDY, NICHOLAS | BALTIMORE CITY ADMINISTRATION | Written (PDF) |