Introduced Version



HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. ________



DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION



        A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the establishment of an interim study committee on identity theft.


Walorski


    _______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on





Introduced

First Regular Session of the 114th General Assembly (2005)


HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION


        A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the establishment of an interim study committee on identity theft.

    Whereas, Identity theft occurs when someone uses such personal information as an individual's name, Social Security number, or credit card number without that individual's permission to commit crimes; and

    Whereas, Identity theft is a serious crime that can result in the victim losing job opportunities; being refused loans for education, housing, or cars; and being arrested for crimes the victim did not commit: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives

of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana,

the Senate concurring:


    SECTION 1. That the legislative council is urged to establish a committee to study identity theft.
    SECTION 2. That the committee, if established, shall operate under the direction of the legislative council and shall issue a final report when directed to do so by the council.