6/16/04-Gov. Bill Owens signed legislation June 4 intended to fight identity theft in the state.
The new law, previously HB1134, makes the crime of identity theft a Class 6 felony, punishable by 12 to 18 months in prison.
It creates a process for victims to establish their innocence in crimes committed by the person who stole their identity. It also allows a court to order public information, such as records and criminal databases, be updated to reflect that data is inaccurate because the person’s identity was stolen.
The new law could also be used to correct a person’s credit report – one of the most commonly affected and detrimental aspects of identity theft.
It will take effect July 1.

5/11/04-A bill that would make the crime of identity theft in Colorado a Class 6 felony, punishable by 12 to 18 months in prison is headed to Gov. Bill Owens.
HB1134, sponsored by Rep. Carl Miller, D-Leadville, would create a process for victims to establish their innocence in crimes committed by the person who stole their identity. It would allow a court to order public information, such as records and criminal databases, be updated to reflect that data is inaccurate because the person's identity was stolen.
It could also be used to correct a person’s credit report – one of the most commonly affected and detrimental aspects of identity theft.
For bill status, call (303) 866-3055. In Colorado, call 1-800-811-7647.

4/19/04-The House passed a bill that would make the crime of identity theft a Class 6 felony, punishable by 12 to 18 months in prison.
HB1134, sponsored by Rep. Carl Miller, D-Leadville, would create a process for victims to establish their innocence in crimes committed by the person who stole their identity. It would allow a court to order public information, such as records and criminal databases, be updated to reflect that data is inaccurate because the person's identity was stolen.
It could also be used to correct a person’s credit report – one of the most commonly affected and detrimental aspects of identity theft.
The bill has been forwarded to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
For bill status, call (303) 866-3055. In Colorado, call 1-800-811-7647.

3/9/04-The House Appropriations Committee is reviewing a bill that would make identity theft a crime and help victims put their credit back together.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Carl Miller, D-Leadville, would create the crime of identity theft as a Class 6 felony, punishable by 12 to 18 months in prison and one year of mandatory parole.
HB1134 would create a process for victims to establish their innocence for crimes committed by the person who stole their identity. It would allow a court to order public information, such as records and criminal databases, be updated to reflect that data is inaccurate because the person's identity was stolen.
It could also be used to correct a person’s credit report.
For bill status, call (303) 866-3055. In Colorado, call 1-800-811-7647.