This bill amends the existing law on identity fraud by introducing a new definition of "entity," which encompasses various legal entities such as corporations, partnerships, and government bodies. The bill explicitly includes these entities in the prohibited conduct related to identity fraud, thereby broadening the scope of the law. Key insertions include the definition of "entity" and the inclusion of entities in the definitions of "personal identifying information," "pose," and "victim." The language now specifies that personal identifying information can pertain to both individuals and entities, and that the act of posing can also involve misrepresentation of entities.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific actions that constitute identity fraud, such as posing as another person or entity to defraud, obtaining personal identifying information without authorization, and using that information to assist others in posing as the individual or entity. The effective date for this act is set for January 1, 2027. The fiscal note indicates that while the revenue impact is projected to be zero, the expenditures related to the implementation of this bill are indeterminable, suggesting potential costs for the judicial and correctional systems due to changes in penalties and enforcement.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 638:25, 638:26
SB622 text: 638:25, 638:26