Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.

Also relevant to:Senior (65+, Medicare/SS)Veteran / service member

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This bill changes the penalties for identity theft in New Jersey. It increases the penalties for stealing and using someone's personal information, especially if the victim is a senior citizen or veteran. The bill also modifies penalties for distributing or possessing stolen personal information, with harsher penalties if the information comes from retirement communities or veterans' facilities.

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Votes

Sponsorship · 13 Sponsors

Democrat9Republican4Independent0Other0

R · PrimeCarmen Amato
D · PrimePaul Sarlo
D · CoShirley Turner
D · CoAngela Mcknight
R · CoJames Holzapfel
D · CoGordon Johnson
R · CoDeclan O'Scanlon
R · CoOwen Henry
D · CoJames Beach
D · CoBritnee Timberlake
D · CoBenjie Wimberly
D · CoVin Gopal
D · CoLinda Greenstein

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