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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 1495   </title>
<shortdesc>CONSMR PROTECT SPYWARE ACT</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Dale A. Righter-Dan Cronin-Dave Syverson, Dan Rutherford and William E. Peterson</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/13/2009</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>New Act</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Creates the Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act. Sets forth provisions for 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.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/9/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale A. Righter</action>
<statusdate>2/9/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Cronin</action>
<statusdate>2/9/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/9/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>2/21/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Housing and Community Affairs</action>
<statusdate>3/1/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson</action>
<statusdate>3/5/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Rutherford</action>
<statusdate>3/6/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale A. Righter</action>
<statusdate>3/6/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>3/6/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale A. Righter</action>
<statusdate>3/6/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>3/7/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Postponed - Housing and Community Affairs</action>
<statusdate>3/8/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. William E. Peterson</action>
<statusdate>3/13/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to  Housing and Community Affairs</action>
<statusdate>3/13/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to  Housing and Community Affairs</action>
<statusdate>3/14/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Housing and Community Affairs</action>
<statusdate>3/14/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Housing and Community Affairs</action>
<statusdate>3/14/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Postponed - Housing and Community Affairs</action>
<statusdate>3/16/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>3/16/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>3/16/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>3/16/2007</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules</action>
<statusdate>1/13/2009</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</actions>
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