Introduced by Rep. Aric Nesbitt R-Lawton on March 29, 2012
To prohibit employers and schools, colleges and universities from requesting or requiring employees or students to disclose their social networking account passwords, login information or other security information, subject to penalties up to 93 days in jail and a $1,000 fine, plus lawsuit liability. An employee could be disciplined or fired for transferring the employer's proprietary, confidential or financial information to a personal internet account. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Energy and Technology Committee on March 29, 2012
Reported in the House on June 5, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on September 12, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on September 12, 2012