Introduced
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To prohibit the ownership of a “harmful electronic or electromagnetic device," which is a device designed to emit or radiate an electronic or electromagnetic pulse, signal or microwave intended to cause harm to others, or to damage, destroy or disrupt electronic or telecommunications systems, including computers or computer networks.
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which clarifies that it does not apply to "electro-muscular disruption technology," meaning tazer devices.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To move back the date the bill goes into effect until January 1, 2004.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To prohibit the ownership of a “harmful electronic or electromagnetic device," which is a device designed to emit or radiate an electronic or electromagnetic pulse, signal or microwave intended to cause harm to others, or to damage, destroy or disrupt electronic or telecommunications systems, including computers or computer networks.
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.