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MO HB1232

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kevin McManus

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new offense of online identity theft in Chapter 570, RSMo by adding Section 570.227 for knowingly impersonating another person without consent through internet websites or electronic means to harm, intimidate, threaten, or defraud someone
  • Defines credible impersonation as when another person would reasonably believe the defendant was the impersonated person, including opening email accounts or social media profiles in another's name
  • Classifies violation as a class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, imprisonment in county jail not exceeding one year, or both
  • Allows victims to bring civil actions against violators for compensatory damages, injunctive relief, or other equitable relief in addition to criminal penalties
  • Does not preclude prosecution under any other applicable law

Legislative Description

Specifies that any person who impersonates another actual person through or on a website for specified harmful purposes will be guilty of a class A misdemeanor

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/11/2012

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety2/8/2012

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