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SB415 • 2025

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for the offense of ransomware; and imposing duties on the Office of Administration.

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for the offense of ransomware; and imposing duties on the Office of Administration.

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Sponsor
PHILLIPS-HILL
Last action
2025-03-10
Official status
Referred to JUDICIARY, March 10, 2025
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-03-10 Pennsylvania General Assembly

    Referred to JUDICIARY, March 10, 2025

Official Summary Text

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for the offense of ransomware; and imposing duties on the Office of Administration.