NY A10439

Creates a five-tier identity theft crime structure ranging from petit identity theft (class A misdemeanor) to identity theft in the first degree (class B felony), with escalating penalties based on financial loss thresholds of $500, $2,000, $25,000, and $200,000.

Establishes separate charges for unlawful possession of personal identifying information in three degrees, with second-degree charges applying when possessing 50 or more items of personal identifying information intended for criminal use.

Provides enhanced penalties when victims are deployed members of the armed forces, vulnerable elderly persons, minors, or individuals unable to care for themselves due to physical disability or mental disease.

Criminalizes possession of skimmer devices intended for identity theft, with first-degree charges (class E felony) applying to repeat offenders with prior convictions within five years.

Defines personal identifying information broadly to include names, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, biometric data, medical information, health insurance information, electronic signatures, and PINs.