NY S00074

Creates a new Article 191 in the penal law establishing a five-tier system of identity theft offenses: petit identity theft (Class A misdemeanor), and identity theft in the fourth through first degrees (Class E through Class B felonies)

Establishes financial thresholds for escalating charges: over $500 (4th degree), over $2,000 (3rd degree), over $25,000 (2nd degree), and over $200,000 (1st degree)

Increases offense severity based on number of victims: 3+ victims (4th degree), 10+ victims (3rd degree), 25+ victims (2nd degree), and 50+ victims (1st degree)

Provides enhanced penalties when victims are members of the armed forces deployed overseas, vulnerable elderly persons, minors, or individuals with physical disabilities or mental diseases

Expands the definition of "private information" in data breach notification laws to include medical information and health insurance information, and adds new offenses for possession of skimmer devices used to steal personal identifying information