Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986

Summary

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal criminal code to change the scienter requirement from "knowingly" to "intentionally" for certain offenses regarding accessing the computer files of another. Revises the definition of "financial institution" to which the financial record provisions of computer fraud law apply. Applies such provisions to any financial records (including those of corporations and small businesses), not just those of individuals and certain partnerships. Revises the criminal liability of persons who exceed authorized access to Federal computers. (Makes the basic offense trespass. Removes the coverage of authorized accessors who exceed their authorizations, but without "intent to defraud.") Creates new Federal criminal offenses of: (1) property theft by computer occurring as part of a scheme to defraud; (2) altering information in, or preventing the authorized use of, a Federal interest computer; and (3) trafficking in computer access passwords. Eliminates the special conspiracy provisions for computer crimes. (Such conspiracies shall be treated under the general Federal conspiracy statutes.) Amends penalty provisions to remove the cap on fines for certain computer crimes. Exempts authorized law enforcement or intelligence activities.

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Timeline

1. 10 April 1986

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 April 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 April 1986

   Committee

   Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

4. 25 April 1986

   Committee

   Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

   Source: Committee

5. 12 June 1986

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 3 September 1986

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 883.

   Source: Calendars

7. 3 September 1986

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond under the authority of the order of Aug 16, 86 with amendments. With written report No. 99-432. Additional views filed.

   Source: Committee

8. 3 September 1986

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond under the authority of the order of Aug 16, 86 with amendments. With written report No. 99-432. Additional views filed.

   Source: Committee

9. 1 October 1986

   Floor

   Considered by Senate.

   Source: Floor

10. 1 October 1986

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

3 official files

• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 1 October 1986

  Open at official source

• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 3 September 1986

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986
• amends ← SAMDT 3108