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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the penalty for electronic mail message, web page, or other online service phishing. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ban phishing by amending Chapter 266 of the Massachusetts General Laws. It defines "electronic mail message" and makes it a punishable offense for someone to pose as a legitimate business using an electronic mail message, web page, or other online service, without authorization, in an attempt to obtain payment or personal identifying information. The penalty for this offense is a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment of up to two and a half years, or both.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1573 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1573.pdf |
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