New Jersey S1526 increases penalties for identity theft when the victim is a senior citizen or veteran.

New Jersey S1526 amends identity theft laws to increase penalties when the victim is a senior citizen or veteran. A first offense involving a senior citizen or veteran now constitutes a crime of the third degree, while a second or subsequent offense constitutes a crime of the second degree. The bill also raises the penalty to a crime of the first degree if the stolen information was obtained from a continuing care retirement community, nursing home, retirement community, or veterans’ facility. The act takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment.

New Jersey S1526 increases penalties for identity theft when the victim is a senior citizen or veteran.

New Jersey S1526 amends identity theft laws to increase penalties when the victim is a senior citizen or veteran. A first offense involving a senior citizen or veteran now constitutes a crime of the third degree, while a second or subsequent offense constitutes a crime of the second degree. The bill also raises the penalty to a crime of the first degree if the stolen information was obtained from a continuing care retirement community, nursing home, retirement community, or veterans’ facility. The act takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment.