This bill amends the existing law on identity fraud by introducing a new definition for "entity," which encompasses various legal organizations such as corporations, partnerships, and government bodies. The bill explicitly includes entities in the prohibited conduct related to identity fraud, thereby broadening the scope of the offense. Key insertions include the definition of "entity" and the inclusion of entities in the definitions of "personal identifying information," "pose," and "victim." Additionally, the bill modifies the language around the actions constituting identity fraud to include posing as or using the personal identifying information of both individuals and entities without authorization.

The bill also makes several deletions to streamline the language and clarify the definitions. For instance, it removes the phrase "or" in certain contexts to enhance clarity and adds new language to specify that the intent to defraud can apply to both individuals and entities. The effective date for this act is set for January 1, 2027. The fiscal impact of the bill is indeterminable, as it may affect the judicial and correctional systems, potentially influencing costs related to prosecution and incarceration.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 638:25, 638:26
As Amended by the Senate: 638:25, 638:26
SB622 text: 638:25, 638:26