CONSMR PROTECT SPYWARE ACT House SponsorsRep. Sidney H. Mathias-Paul D. Froehlich-Edward J. Acevedo-Fred Crespo, Linda Chapa LaVia, Elga L. Jefferies, Monique D. Davis, Cynthia Soto and Elizabeth Hernandez 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act. Sets forth provisions regarding unauthorized collection or culling of personally identifiable information, unauthorized access to or modifications of computer settings and computer damage, unauthorized interference with installation or disabling computer software, and other prohibited conduct. Provides that certain persons may bring a civil action against a violator of the Act. Provides a civil penalty for violations of the Act. Permits the Attorney General to obtain a restraining order or injunction for violations of the Act.House Amendment No. 1 Exempts willful and wanton misconduct from the limitation of liability of a manufacturer or retailer of computer equipment for providing third-party branded software loaded on the equipment they are manufacturing or selling. 2/22/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 2/22/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 2/22/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/22/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/27/2007HouseAssigned to Computer Technology Committee 3/15/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Computer Technology Committee 3/15/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Computer Technology Committee; by Voice Vote 3/15/2007HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Computer Technology Committee; 006-000-000 3/15/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/25/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo 4/25/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo 4/25/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 4/25/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elga L. Jefferies 4/25/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis 4/26/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto 4/26/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez 4/27/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007 5/3/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 10, 2007 5/10/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 18, 2007 5/18/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2007 5/25/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die