DE HB326

Creates a new felony offense of "theft by impersonation of a family member" when someone steals by falsely representing communications as being from the victim's spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild.

Establishes the base offense as a class F felony, escalating to class E felony when victims are 62 or older, impaired adults, or persons with disabilities and the theft exceeds $1,500.

Sets higher felony classifications based on theft value: class C felony for amounts between $50,000 and $100,000, and class B felony for $100,000 or more.

Mandates a minimum 60-day imprisonment for all convictions under this section, which cannot be suspended by the court.

Requires full restitution to victims upon conviction, with judges also required to consider community service and curfews for minors.