CRIM CD-ID THEFT Senate SponsorsSen. Ira I. Silverstein, Antonio Munoz-Jacqueline Y. Collins-Martin A. Sandoval-Don Harmon, Dave Syverson, John O. Jones, Cheryl Axley, Deanna Demuzio and Susan Garrett House Sponsors(Rep. Aaron Schock-Randall M. Hultgren-Michael K. Smith-Mike Boland-Elaine Nekritz, Esther Golar, Charles E. Jefferson, Robin Kelly, Deborah L. Graham, Milton Patterson, Brandon W. Phelps, Lisa M. Dugan, Jack D. Franks, Linda Chapa LaVia, Susana A Mendoza, John E. Bradley, Gary Hannig, Careen M Gordon, Kathleen A. Ryg, Annazette Collins, Karen A. Yarbrough, Robert S. Molaro, Richard T. Bradley, James D. Brosnahan, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Robert F. Flider and Kevin Joyce) 7/5/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-1008 720 ILCS 5/16G-10720 ILCS 5/16G-15720 ILCS 5/16G-21720 ILCS 5/16G-25720 ILCS 5/16G-30720 ILCS 5/16G-35 new720 ILCS 5/16G-40 newAmends the Identity Theft Law of the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that identity theft also occurs when a person knowingly: (1) uses any personal identification information or personal identification document of another to portray himself or herself as that person, or otherwise, for the purpose of gaining access to any personal identification information or personal identification document of that person, without the prior express permission of that person, or (2) uses any personal identification information or personal identification document of another for the purpose of gaining access to any record of the actions taken, communications made or received, or other activities or transactions of that person, without the prior express permission of that person. Provides that where a person has been convicted of this form of identity theft, in the absence of proof of actual damages, the person whose personal identification information or personal identification documents were used in the violation in question may recover damages of $2,000. Provides that it is no defense to a charge of aggravated identity theft or identity theft that the offender received the consent of any person to access any personal identification information or personal identification document, other than the person described by the personal identification information or personal identification document used by the offender. Establishes exemptions to violations of the Identity Theft Law. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 (House recedes May 02, 2006) Deletes reference to:720 ILCS 5/16G-40 newProvides that the new offense of using any personal identification information or personal identification document of another to portray himself or herself as that person, or otherwise, for the purpose of gaining access to any personal identification information or personal identification document of that person, without the prior express permission of that person, must be done for the purpose of fraudulently gaining access to any personal identification information or personal identification document of that person and the new offense of using any personal identification information or personal identification document of another for the purpose of gaining access to any record of the actions taken, communications made or received, or other activities or transactions of that person, without the prior express permission of that person must be with the intent to commit or to aid or abet another in committing any felony theft or other felony violation of State law. Deletes the new venue provisions from the Identity Theft Law. 1/18/2006SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein 1/18/2006SenateFirst Reading 1/18/2006SenateReferred to Rules 1/19/2006SenateAssigned to Executive 1/31/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Munoz 2/1/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 2/7/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 2/8/2006SenateDo Pass Executive; 013-000-000 2/8/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 9, 2006 2/9/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 2/9/2006SenateSecond Reading 2/9/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 14, 2006 2/14/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson 2/14/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John O. Jones 2/16/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cheryl Axley 2/23/2006SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 2/23/2006HouseArrived in House 2/23/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 2/23/2006HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Aaron Schock 2/23/2006HouseFirst Reading 2/23/2006HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/27/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio 2/28/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Randall M. Hultgren 3/8/2006HouseAssigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee 3/8/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett 3/16/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar 3/16/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 3/16/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robin Kelly 3/16/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee 3/16/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; by Voice Vote 3/16/2006HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; 016-000-000 3/16/2006HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/16/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham 3/24/2006HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/24/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/28/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Milton Patterson 3/28/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps 3/28/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 3/29/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith 3/29/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 3/29/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 3/29/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza 3/29/2006HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 3/30/2006SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01 3/30/2006SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 01-April 4, 2006 3/30/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 3/30/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gary Hannig 4/4/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Non-Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Ira I. Silverstein 4/4/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon 4/6/2006SenateHouse Amendment No. 1 Senate Non-Concurs 01 4/6/2006HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Non-Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 4/10/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 4/10/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Annazette Collins 4/10/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough 4/10/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert S. Molaro 4/10/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Richard T. Bradley 4/10/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. James D. Brosnahan 4/10/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Recede Rep. Aaron Schock 4/10/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Recede Referred to Rules Committee 4/18/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland 4/19/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 5/1/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Motion to Recede Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000 5/1/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider 5/2/2006HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce 5/2/2006HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz 5/2/2006HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 House Recedes 111-000-000 5/2/2006SenatePassed Both Houses 5/31/2006SenateSent to the Governor 7/5/2006SenateGovernor Approved 7/5/2006SenateEffective Date July 5, 2006 7/5/2006SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 94-1008