FIRST REGULAR SESSION
SENATE BILL NO. 100
90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR KENNEY.
Pre-filed December 1, 1998, and 1,000 copies ordered printed.
TERRY L. SPIELER, Secretary.
S0480.01I
AN ACT
To amend chapter 570, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the crime of identity theft, with penalty provisions.
Section A. Chapter 570, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 570.223, to read as follows:
570.223. 1. A person commits the crime of identity theft if he knowingly and with the intent to deceive or defraud obtains, possesses, transfers, uses, or attempts to obtain, transfer or use, one or more means of identification not lawfully issued for his use.
2. Identity theft is punishable by up to six months in jail for the first offense; up to one year in jail for the second offense; and one to five years imprisonment for the third or subsequent offense.
3. In addition to the provisions of subsection 2 of this section, the court may order that the defendant make restitution to any victim of the offense. Restitution may include payment for any costs, including attorney fees, incurred by the victim:
(1) In clearing the credit history or credit rating of the victim; and
(2) In connection with any civil or administrative proceeding to satisfy any debt, lien, or other obligation of the victim arising from the actions of the defendant.