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NJ A748

Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.


summary

Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.

AI Summary

This bill increases the penalties for identity theft when the victim is a senior citizen or a veteran. Specifically, it amends the existing law to make a first offense a crime of the third degree (rather than a fourth degree crime) and a second or subsequent offense a crime of the second degree (rather than a third degree crime) if the victim is a senior citizen or a veteran. The bill also increases the penalties for the unauthorized distribution, manufacture, or possession of personal identifying information obtained from records owned or maintained by continuing care retirement communities, nursing homes, retirement communities, or veterans' facilities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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