SB16 Alabama 2012 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2012

Title

Lake View, corp. limits alt.

Summary

SB16 would make identity theft a Class B felony and broaden its scope to include stealing someone’s identity to get a job.

What This Bill Does

It changes identity theft from a Class C felony to a Class B felony. It expands the definition to include obtaining the identity of another person for the purpose of gaining employment. It notes that, while the change could imply a need for local funds under a constitutional rule, the bill is exempt from that requirement because it Defines or amends a crime. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor’s approval.

Who It Affects

• Victims of identity theft, whose identifying information could be used to access resources, obtain identification documents, or receive benefits.
• People who commit identity theft to gain employment, who would be charged as Class B felons under the bill.
• Local governments, which would ordinarily be subject to local-funding approval rules but are exempt in this bill because it defines or amends a crime.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-8-192 to include obtaining employment through the use of a victim's identifying information as a form of identity theft.
• Raises the offense from Class C felony to Class B felony for identity theft.
• Clarifies that, although the bill could trigger local-funding requirements under Amendment 621, it is exempt because it defines a new crime or amends an existing crime.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor.

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Subjects

Tuscaloosa County