HI HB2845

Creates a new crime of "computer fraud in the third degree" as a class C felony for knowingly accessing a computer, computer system, or network with intent to commit theft in the third or fourth degree.

Elevates "computer fraud in the first degree" from a class B felony to a class A felony and expands its scope to include facilitating murder, class A felonies, kidnapping, extortion, and other serious crimes, as well as theft in the first degree.

Elevates "computer fraud in the second degree" from a class C felony to a class B felony and redefines it to include accessing a computer with intent to commit theft in the second degree or transferring passwords without authorization.

Expands the definition of "harassment" under protective order statutes to include patterns of conduct using computers, computer systems, or networks that substantially violate another's privacy or cause emotional distress.

Establishes the new crime of "prohibited web design or development" as a class C felony, making it illegal for web designers to use unauthorized materials, include unapproved content, claim ownership after completion, or misuse client information without express authorization.