CHAPTER 137
HB 395-FN – FINAL VERSION
27Mar2007… 0301h
2007 SESSION
04/01
HOUSE BILL 395-FN
AN ACT relative to penalties for computer crime.
SPONSORS: Rep. Rosenwald, Hills 22; Rep. Edwards, Hills 26; Rep. Movsesian, Hills 22; Rep. Fontas, Hills 24; Rep. Kurk, Hills 7; Sen. Gottesman, Dist 12; Sen. Reynolds, Dist 2
COMMITTEE: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
This bill specifies the penalties for certain computer crimes.
This bill is a request of the department of justice.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
27Mar2007… 0301h
07-0808
04/01
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Seven
AN ACT relative to penalties for computer crime.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
137:1 Computer Crime Penalties. Amend RSA 638:18, I to read as follows:
I. Computer crime constitutes a class A felony if the damage to or the value of the property or computer services exceeds $1,000, or if the person has previously been convicted of violating RSA 638:17, II, IV, or VI, or any other statute prohibiting the same conduct in another state, territory, or possession of the United States.
137:2 Computer Crime Penalties. Amend RSA 638:18, II to read as follows:
II. Computer crime constitutes a class B felony if:
(a) The damage to or the value of the property or computer services exceeds $500; [or]
(b) The person recklessly engages in conduct which creates a risk of serious physical injury to another person; or
(c) The person is guilty of violating RSA 638:17, II, IV, or VI.
137:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2008.
Approved: June 18, 2007
Effective: January 1, 2008