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FL S0390
Bill
Status
1/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Fiscal Policy
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AI Summary
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Creates definition of "business entity" covering corporations, partnerships, LLCs, proprietorships, and other entities doing business in Florida.
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Expands criminal penalties for false personation to include damaging victim's credit history or credit rating; authorizes courts to order restitution for victims' out-of-pocket costs including attorney fees and certified public accountant fees; establishes civil cause of action for victims.
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Requires business entities to provide copies of fraudulent transaction records to identity theft victims and law enforcement within 30 days of request, subject to identity verification; prohibits charges to victims and limits liability for businesses that comply in good faith.
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Increases criminal penalties for fraudulently obtaining goods or services from health care providers from misdemeanor of second degree to felony of third degree.
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Creates new crime of selling counterfeit security company signs or decals without written consent; prohibits providing false information that becomes part of public records to facilitate identity theft and related offenses.
Legislative Description
Fraud
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 157 (Ch. 2015-166)
4/23/2015