CRIMINAL LAW-TECH House SponsorsRep. Naomi D. Jakobsson-Barbara Flynn Currie-Mary K. O'Brien-Robert F. Flider-Kevin Joyce, Gary Forby, Brandon W. Phelps and William J. Grunloh Senate Sponsors(Sen. Patrick Welch) 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 720 ILCS 5/3-1from Ch. 38, par. 3-1 Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning presumption of innocence and proof of guilt.Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:720 ILCS 5/3-1Adds reference to:720 ILCS 5/16D-2from Ch. 38, par. 16D-2720 ILCS 5/16D-3from Ch. 38, par. 16D-3720 ILCS 5/16D-4.1 new720 ILCS 5/16D-6from Ch. 38, par. 16D-6735 ILCS 5/2-209from Ch. 110, par. 2-209Deletes everything. Amends the Computer Crime Article of the Criminal Code of 1961. Deletes existing provisions concerning the transmission of unsolicited bulk electronic mail, and provides that a person commits the offense of transmission of unsolicited bulk electronic mail when he or she: knowingly uses a computer or computer network with the intent to falsify or forge electronic mail transmission information or other routing information in any manner in connection with the transmission of unsolicited bulk electronic mail through or into the computer network of an electronic mail service provider or its subscribers; or knowingly sells, gives, or otherwise distributes or possesses with the intent to sell, give, or distribute software that: (i) is primarily designed or produced for the purpose of facilitating or enabling the falsification of electronic mail transmission information or other routing information; (ii) has only limited commercially significant purpose or use other than to facilitate or enable the falsification of electronic mail transmission information or other routing information; or (iii) is marketed by that person acting alone or with another for use in facilitating or enabling the falsification of electronic mail transmission information or other routing information. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor (or a Class 4 felony if the volume of unsolicited bulk electronic mail exceeds specified amounts, the revenue generated from unsolicited bulk electronic mail exceeds specified amounts, or an adult knowingly hires, employs, uses, or permits a minor to assist in the violation). Provides for recovery of specified damages in a civil action by a person whose property or person is injured by reason of a violation. Provides that the court may conduct proceedings so as to protect the secrecy and security of the computer, computer network, computer data, computer program and computer software involved, to prevent possible recurrence of the same or a similar act by another person, and to protect trade secrets and the privacy of nonparties. Provides for property forfeitures under specified circumstances against a person who commits the offense. Makes other changes. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that the use of a computer or computer network located in this State by a person thereby submits the person to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State as to any cause of action arising from that use. 1/31/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Madigan 1/31/2003HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie 1/31/2003HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary K. O'Brien 1/31/2003HouseFirst Reading 1/31/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/4/2003HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/12/2003HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 010-000-000 3/12/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate ** 3/31/2003HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/31/2003HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate ** 4/2/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate ** 4/3/2003HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 068-045-004 4/8/2003SenateArrive in Senate 4/8/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 9, 2003 4/8/2003SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, Jr. 4/8/2003SenateFirst Reading 4/8/2003SenateReferred to Rules 4/16/2003SenateAssigned to Executive 5/1/2003SenateDo Pass Executive; 007-004-000 5/1/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2003 5/6/2003SenateSecond Reading 5/6/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 7, 2003 5/12/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick Welch 5/12/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 5/13/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick Welch 5/13/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules 5/13/2003SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Patrick Welch 5/13/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary 5/14/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Judiciary; 010-000-000 5/15/2003SenateRecalled to Second Reading 5/15/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Welch 5/15/2003SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2003 5/16/2003SenateThird Reading - Passed; 059-000-000 5/16/2003SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/16/2003HouseArrived in House 5/16/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2 5/21/2003HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 5/21/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider 5/21/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce 5/21/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gary Forby 5/21/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 5/21/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William J. Grunloh 5/23/2003HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2003 5/27/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson; Motion #1 5/27/2003HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 6/1/2003HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die