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FL S0916

Technology Crimes


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Introduced
02/11/2019
In Committee
02/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Redefining the term "cyberstalk" as the term relates to prohibited acts; providing that a person commits an offense against users of certain electronic devices if he or she willfully, knowingly, and exceeding authorization performs specified acts, etc.

AI Summary

This bill redefines the term "cyberstalk" to include accessing or attempting to access another person's online accounts or Internet-connected home electronic systems without their permission. It also expands the offenses against users of computers, computer systems, computer networks, and electronic devices to include exceeding authorization to access such systems. The bill makes various conforming changes to other statutes that reference the stalking and computer crimes provisions. Overall, the bill aims to broaden the scope of prohibited acts related to unauthorized access and harassment using electronic means.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Criminal Justice (S)

Last Action

Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2019-167) (on 05/03/2019)

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