CONSMR PROTECT SPYWARE ACT Senate SponsorsSen. Dave Syverson-Peter J. Roskam-Christine Radogno and Pamela J. Althoff-Jeffrey M. Schoenberg House Sponsors(Rep. Sidney H. Mathias-Randall M. Hultgren-Karen A. Yarbrough-Constance A. Howard and Esther Golar) 1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die New ActCreates the Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act. Sets forth provisions for unauthorized collection or culling of personally identifiable information, unauthorized access to or modifications of computer settings and computer damage, unauthorized interference with installation or disabling computer software, and other prohibited conduct. Provides that certain persons may bring a civil action against a violator of the Act. Provides a civil penalty for violations of the Act. Permits the Attorney General to obtain a restraining order or injunction for violations of the Act.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that a manufacturer or retailer of computer equipment shall not be liable under the Act to the extent that the manufacturer or retailer is providing third-party branded software loaded on the equipment they are manufacturing or selling. Provides that a provider of computer hardware or software (rather than a provider of computer software) may bring a civil action for a violation of the Act. 1/20/2006SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson 1/20/2006SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. Peter J. Roskam 1/20/2006SenateChief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno 1/20/2006SenateFirst Reading 1/20/2006SenateReferred to Rules 1/31/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 2/1/2006SenateAssigned to Housing & Community Affairs 2/8/2006SenatePostponed - Housing & Community Affairs 2/15/2006SenateDo Pass Housing & Community Affairs; 008-000-000 2/15/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 16, 2006 2/21/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson 2/21/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 2/22/2006SenateSecond Reading 2/22/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 23, 2006 2/23/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Housing & Community Affairs 2/24/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Housing & Community Affairs; 008-000-000 2/24/2006SenateRecalled to Second Reading 2/24/2006SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Syverson 2/24/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 27, 2006 2/28/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg 2/28/2006SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 2/28/2006HouseArrived in House 2/28/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 2/28/2006HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 2/28/2006HouseFirst Reading 2/28/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/2/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Randall M. Hultgren 3/8/2006HouseAssigned to Computer Technology Committee 3/16/2006HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Computer Technology Committee; 005-000-000 3/16/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/16/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough 3/16/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard 3/24/2006HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/24/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/28/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar 3/31/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 7, 2006 4/3/2006HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate 4/3/2006HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/3/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 4/3/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 4/5/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 4/5/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/7/2006HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 13, 2006 4/13/2006HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die