604CB2DEFDC1BBCA8725827800747379 Hearing Summary

Senator Fields explained HB18-1200, concerning cybercrime, and, in connection therewith, criminalizing using a computer to engage in prostitution of a minor, criminalizing skimming payment cards, making changes to the penalty structure for cybercrime, and making an appropriation.

Cynthia Kowert, representing the Office of the Attorney General, spoke in favor of this bill.  She discussed how the bill supplements existing law by adding new crimes.

Grier Bailey, representing the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association, testified in support of the bill.  He discussed skimming payment cards at gas pumps and other kinds of data theft.  

Senator Fields made closing remarks.