2009 House Bill 4620

Increase obtaining fraudulent signature penalties

Introduced in the House

March 18, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Timothy Bledsoe (D-1)

To revise the penalties for fraudulently obtaining another person’s signature with the intention of cheating or defrauding the person. Currently the penalty is EITHER up 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine, and the bill would authorize BOTH of these for a single offense.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement

May 6, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 26, 2009

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 27, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary