This bill amends the existing laws regarding identity fraud by introducing a definition for "entity" and explicitly including entities in the prohibited conduct associated with identity fraud offenses. The new legal language defines "entity" to encompass various forms of organizations, including corporations, partnerships, and government bodies. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "personal identifying information" to include information that can be used to assume the identity of both individuals and entities, as well as introduces the term "pose" to cover false representation of entities.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the criteria for what constitutes identity fraud, making it clear that posing as or using the personal identifying information of both individuals and entities without authorization is a punishable offense. The amendments also clarify that victims of identity fraud can be either individuals or entities that have suffered financial loss due to such fraudulent activities. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 638:25, 638:26
As Amended by the Senate: 638:25, 638:26
Version adopted by both bodies: 638:25, 638:26
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 638:25, 638:26
SB622 text: 638:25, 638:26