FL S1126

Creates new statute 817.5685 making it unlawful for a person to intentionally or knowingly possess another person's personal identification information without authorization, including social security numbers, driver's licenses, financial account numbers, and medical records.

Establishes penalties of a first-degree misdemeanor for possessing personal identification information of four or fewer persons, and a third-degree felony for possessing information of five or more persons.

Provides that possession of five or more individuals' personal identification information creates an inference of knowing and intentional unauthorized possession unless satisfactorily explained.

Exempts parents, guardians, government employees, lawful businesses, and persons who find and promptly return government-issued identification cards from prosecution under this statute.

Establishes affirmative defenses if the person reasonably believed possession was authorized by law or consent, or obtained the information from publicly available forums or public records; effective October 1, 2013.