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AL SB489
Bill
Status
5/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Roger Bedford
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AI Summary
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Amends Alabama Code Section 13A-8-192 to expand the definition of identity theft to include obtaining employment through the use of another person's identifying information.
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Increases the felony classification for identity theft from Class C to Class B.
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Maintains an exception for persons who obtain another's identity solely to misrepresent their age for obtaining alcohol, tobacco, or age-restricted privileges.
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Establishes a seven-year statute of limitations for prosecuting identity theft offenses.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Identity theft, crime of, definition to include gaining employment through use of another person's identity, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-8-192 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
5/24/2011