HR 55
101th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Civil actions and liability
Computer crimes
Computer software
Computer Virus Eradication Act of 1989
Introduced: January 3, 1989
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 8, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 6, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
Jan 3, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jan 3, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Computer Virus Eradication Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to impose penalties upon any individual who, in interstate or foreign commerce, knowingly: (1) inserts into a computer or a computer program information or commands that may cause loss, expense, or risk to health or welfare for users of the computer, the program, or the processed information; or (2) provides such computer or program to a person who does not know of the insertion or its effects. Provides a civil remedy for injured parties.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1