2008 House Bill 6099

Authorize enhanced identity theft victim recovery

Introduced in the House

May 8, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Kathy Angerer (D-55)

To authorize additional recoverable damages that can be claimed by victims of identity theft in a civil lawsuit, 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 18, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 24, 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 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 26, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary