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IL SB3440
Bill
Status
1/18/2022
Primary Sponsor
Don Harmon
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AI Summary
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Adds ransomware as a new form of computer tampering (Section 17-51(a)(6)), making it a Class 4 felony for a first offense and Class 3 felony for second or subsequent offenses.
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Defines "ransomware" as a computer contaminant or lock that restricts access to computers or data and involves a demand for money, property, or services to remove it or restore access.
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Expands aggravated computer tampering (Section 17-52) to include disruption of vital services at health care providers, in addition to state/local government and public utilities.
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Changes the threshold for aggravated computer tampering from "strong probability of death or great bodily harm" to "probability of death or bodily harm" to individuals.
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Adds definitions for "health care provider" and "health care facility" to specify entities protected under aggravated computer tampering provisions.
Legislative Description
CRIM CD-COMPUTER TAMPERING
Last Action
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
4/30/2022