IN HB1159

Expands Indiana's identity deception law to include using another person's identifying information (including deceased individuals) without consent and with intent to intimidate or threaten, in addition to existing provisions covering harm, fraud, or assuming identity

Expands synthetic identity deception to include obtaining, possessing, transferring, or using fabricated identifying information with intent to intimidate or threaten another person

Both identity deception and synthetic identity deception remain Class D felonies, elevated to Class C felonies when involving more than 100 persons' information or causing fraud/harm of at least $50,000

Clarifies that lack of actual intimidation or threat is not a valid defense for basic identity deception charges, similar to existing provisions for harm and fraud

Effective date: July 1, 2012