Y2K Act (S. 96 (106th)) — United States

Summary

Y2K Act - Prohibits an action arising in a Federal or State court out of a year 2000 (Y2K) computer failure from proceeding to trial until the plaintiff has: (1) notified the defendant in writing, describing the particular Y2K failure; and (2) afforded such defendant the opportunity to fix the problem. States that damages in a Y2K action will be generally limited to economic loss, but provides an exception limiting damages of other than economic loss to the greater of three times the amount awarded for economic loss or $250,000. Prohibits damages other than economic loss from being awarded when the defendant demonstrates due diligence and reasonable care to prevent or remedy the Y2K failure. Provides: (1) several but not joint liability in such actions; and (2) for the appointment of a special master to make findings in such matters. Provides conditions under which an information technology product seller, renter, or lessor other than a manufacturer shall be liable to a claimant in a Y2K action.

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Timeline

19 January 1999
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
19 January 1999
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
19 January 1999
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S530-531)
Source: IntroReferral
9 February 1999
Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-429.
Source: Committee
24 February 1999
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1913)
Source: IntroReferral
3 March 1999
Reported
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
10 March 1999
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 34.
Source: Calendars
10 March 1999
Reported
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-10. Minority views filed.
Source: Committee
10 March 1999
Reported
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-10. Minority views filed.
Source: Committee
22 April 1999
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4092-4099)
Source: Floor
26 April 1999
Floor
Motion to proceed considered in the Senate. (consideration: CR S4160-4168)
Source: Floor
27 April 1999
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4218-4240)
Source: Floor
28 April 1999
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4325-4330)
Source: Floor
29 April 1999
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4404-4417)
Source: Floor
4 May 1999
Floor
Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 34.
Source: Floor
14 May 1999
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S5333-5335)
Source: Floor
17 May 1999
Floor
Motion to proceed considered in the Senate. (consideration: CR S5394)
Source: Floor
18 May 1999
Floor
Motion to proceed considered in the Senate. (consideration: CR S5437-5443, S5460)
Source: Floor
7 June 1999
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S6461-6452)
Source: Floor
8 June 1999
Floor
Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
Source: Floor
9 June 1999
Floor
Motion by Senator Lott to recommit to Senate Committee on Commerce withdrawn in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6733-6781)
Source: Floor
10 June 1999
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6815-6835-37, S6837-6853)
Source: Floor
15 June 1999
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6975-6998)
Source: Floor
10 February 2000
Floor
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor

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Sources

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-bill/96
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/s/96
us · 106-s-96 · source updated 7 April 2025

Y2K Act