Bill Text: VA SB1003 | 2020 | Regular Session | Chaptered

Virginia Senate Bill 1003 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Computer crimes; penalty.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-04-11 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1178) [SB1003 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2020-SB1003-Chaptered.html

CHAPTER 1178 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-152.7:2, relating to computer crimes; monetary harm; penalty. [S 1003] Approved April 11, 2020

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 18.2-152.7:2 as follows:

§18.2-152.7:2. Using computer to commit a scheme involving false representations; penalty.

Any person who, without the intent to receive any direct or indirect benefit, maliciously sends an electronically transmitted communication containing a false representation intended to cause another person to spend money, and such false representation causes such person to spend money, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.