Introduced
by
To expand the definition of racketeering to include identity theft and computer crimes. “Racketeering” is defined as committing, attempting, conspiring to commit, or aiding or abetting, soliciting, coercing, or intimidating a person to commit an offense listed in the definition for financial gain. It is subject to additional penalties on top of those for the “predicate offense”.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To correct a drafting error in the language of the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on Nov. 1, 2008.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
