[ale] GA SB 315 Update

[Scott M. Jones]

SB 315 passed the Setlzer subcommittee this past Wednesday on a divided
vote of 3-2.  The revised version EXCLUDES Terms of Service and
Agreement Violations, and expands a presumption of permission to entire
Households, but does not provide any meaningful additional protection
for Security Research (especially of a non-commercial variety).
Confusing wording added to protect information security BUSINESS could
actually make it legal to "hack back".  This is a controversial
provision being considered in Federal legislation that now may be
enshrined into Georgia state law.

SB 315 will be before the full Judiciary Non-Civil Committee meeting
this MONDAY, MARCH 19th, 1:00pm in 406 CLOB.

http://www.house.ga.gov/Documents/Agendas/Judiciary%20Non-Civil/031918judynoncivil.pdf

It's very unlikely that any more testimony will be allowed from
non-legislators.  EFGA expects close to a party-line vote which means
the legislation is expected to pass to the full House floor for a vote.

Assuming SB 315 passes the House, a reconciliation meeting will be
required since the bill was amended after passing the Senate.  This is
the LAST CHANCE for any meaningful amendment before it goes to the
Governor's desk.

At this point we really need corporate influence to sway the voting
and/or the amendment process.  If your employer would like to
participate, please contact us.

Scott M. Jones
Electronic Frontiers Georgia