2008 House Bill 5954

Expand identity theft asset forfeiture penalties

Introduced in the House

April 8, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Dudley Spade (D-57)

To include in types of property that can be seized from a violator of the state’s law against identity theft any aircraft, vehicles, or vessels used or intended to be used to facilitate the transportation of property obtained as a result of identity theft.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

July 23, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 10, 2008

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on Nov. 1, 2008.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To clarify that the State Police have custody of property seized under this law.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 8 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 11, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary