HB 167, HCA 1 -- CREDIT CARD FRAUD

CO-SPONSORS:  Bray, McLuckie

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Consumer
Protection and Housing by a vote of 18 to 0.

This bill prohibits making false statements regarding another
person for the purpose of obtaining a credit or debit card.
This bill also prohibits using another person's identifying
information for the purpose of acquiring credit, goods, or
services without the authorization and consent of that person.

Violation of the bill's provisions is a class A misdemeanor.

HCA 1 -- Clarifies about whom it is unlawful to make false
statements.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that identity theft is a big problem
and it should be addressed.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Bray.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Donna Schlosser, Legislative Analyst

HB 167 -- Credit Card Fraud

Sponsor:  Bray

This bill prohibits making false statements regarding identity,
address, or employment for the purpose of obtaining a credit or
debit card.  This bill also prohibits using another person's
identifying information for the purpose of acquiring credit,
goods, or services without the authorization and consent of that
person.

This bill has penalty provisions.