Professor Braucher wouldn't be surprised if the draft statute is approved by the NCCUSL members.

CNN: Opponents blast proposed U.S. software law

The NCCUSL decided to carry on with the draft statute, renaming it the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act.

CNN: Opponents blast proposed U.S. software law

While the UCC codifies well-established practices, the UCITA involves high technology, an area that is still evolving, the NCCUSL's Miller said.

CNN: Opponents blast proposed U.S. software law

The members of the NCCUSL are also being bombarded from other quarters.

CNN: Opponents blast proposed U.S. software law

Hawaii, Illinois, Oklahoma, and the District of Columbia are now considering UCITA adoptions, according to the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL).

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According to the NCCUSL, consumers should welcome the new law.

CNN: Opponents blast proposed U.S. software law

The NCCUSL drafted UCITA as model legislation for all states.

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Such objections may be the reason why the NCCUSL's normal partner when it comes to making uniform laws, the American Law Institute (ALI), withdrew from the project in April.

CNN: Opponents blast proposed U.S. software law

"UCITA provides (consumers) protections equal to or more than current law, " said Carlyle "Connie" Ring, chairman of the NCCUSL committee that worked on the statute, in a written statement recently sent to all the members of NCCUSL ahead of the Denver meeting.

CNN: Opponents blast proposed U.S. software law