SB3738 Summary

• Adds false personation of a census worker as a criminal offense under Illinois Criminal Code Section 17-2, making it illegal to knowingly and falsely represent oneself as a census worker employed by federal or state government, or their intermediaries, grantees, subgrantees, or temporary volunteers.

• The offense applies specifically when false census worker personation is done for the purpose of effectuating identity theft or in furtherance of committing a felony.

• Violation of false personation of a census worker is classified as a Class 4 felony.

• Clarifies that false personation offenses can be accomplished in person or through any means of communication, including internet websites and electronic communications.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.