2017 House Bill 5258 / 2018 Public Act 96

Make possession of “ransomware” a 10-year felony

Introduced in the House

Nov. 29, 2017

Introduced by Rep. James Lower (R-70)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the crime of possessing ransomware with malicious intent proposed by House Bill 5257.

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology

Jan. 16, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 25, 2018

Passed in the House 103 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 30, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 8, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 21, 2018

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the crime of possessing ransomware with malicious intent proposed by House Bill 5257.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 2, 2018