MO HB941

Repeals and re-enacts section 570.223 of Missouri law regarding identity theft penalties and definitions.

Changes identity theft without resulting theft of property from a class B misdemeanor to a class D felony, and identity theft resulting in theft not exceeding $500 from a class A misdemeanor to a class D felony.

Defines "means of identification" to include social security numbers, driver's licenses, account numbers, credit/debit cards, PINs, biometric data, fingerprints, passwords, passports, and birth certificates, among others.

Establishes civil liability allowing victims to recover up to $5,000 per incident or three times actual damages (whichever is greater), plus attorney fees, with a 5-year statute of limitations.

Requires courts to order defendant restitution to victims for costs incurred in clearing credit history and resolving civil/administrative proceedings arising from the identity theft.