MI SB0149

Adds new prohibitions against soliciting personal identifying information through false pretenses via email, fraudulent webpages, or altered computer settings, without requiring intent to commit identity theft (Section 7a).

Allows the Attorney General or harmed interactive computer service providers to bring civil actions for violations, with damages of either actual damages plus attorney fees, or $5,000 per violation up to $250,000 per day.

Provides immunity for interactive computer service providers who in good faith remove or disable access to domains or content used to violate the act.

Increases criminal penalties for identity theft and related violations: up to 5 years for first offense, 10 years for second offense, and 15 years for third or subsequent offenses, with corresponding fines up to $25,000, $50,000, and $75,000 respectively.

Effective date is April 1, 2011; applies to violations involving deceased as well as living victims.