FL H0691

Creates section 817.5685, F.S. establishing that it is unlawful for a person to intentionally or knowingly possess another person's personal identification information without authorization, including social security numbers, driver's license numbers, alien registration numbers, passport numbers, employer identification numbers, bank account numbers, credit or debit card numbers, and medical records.

Establishes misdemeanor of the first degree for possessing personal identification information of four or fewer persons, punishable under section 775.082 or 775.083.

Establishes felony of the third degree for possessing personal identification information of five or more persons, with possession of five or more individuals' information creating an inference of knowing and intentional unauthorized possession.

Exempts parents or legal guardians of children, court-appointed guardians, governmental agency employees acting in ordinary course of business, lawful businesses possessing information in ordinary course of business, and persons who find identification documents and promptly return them to the owner or law enforcement.

Provides affirmative defenses if the person reasonably believed possession was authorized by law or consent, or if the information was obtained from a public forum, resource, or public record; effective October 1, 2013.