2008 House Bill 6096

Authorize enhanced identity theft victim restitution

Introduced in the House

May 8, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Brian Palmer (R-36)

To authorize enhanced restitution for victims of identity theft, which would include any costs and attorney fees incurred to rectify the effects on the victim’s finances, credit history and personal records.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 11, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 13, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 2, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary