2008 Senate Bill 1191

Establish “phishing” penalties

Introduced in the Senate

March 6, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Michael Prusi (D-38)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the crime proposed by Senate Bill 945 of obtaining personal information by false pretenses over the internet (“phishing”).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 18, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 19, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 19, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary