8/30/06-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill into law Aug. 28 that is intended to help law enforcement agencies in California spot trends of identity theft and more effectively combat the growing crime.
The new law, previously SB1390, requires the California Department of Justice to include information regarding identity theft arrests in the agency’s annual crime report.

8/15/06-The Assembly unanimously approved a bill that would require the Department of Justice to include information regarding identity theft arrests in the agency’s annual crime report.
Sponsored by Sen. Chuck Poochigian, R-Fresno, SB1390 now heads to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk. It already won approval in the Senate.
For bill status, call (916) 651-4120.

7/21/06-A bill awaiting consideration on the Assembly floor would require the Department of Justice to include information regarding identity theft arrests in the agency’s annual crime report.
Sponsored by Sen. Chuck Poochigian, R-Fresno, SB1390 already won approval in the Senate. For bill status, call (916) 651-4120.