HB 2701

Abstract

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Enhances the penalties for aggravated identity theft. Provides that aggravated identity theft of property not exceeding $300 in value is a Class 3 (rather than Class 4) felony. Provides that aggravated identity theft of property exceeding $300 and not exceeding $10,000 in value is a Class 2 (rather than Class 3) felony. Provides that aggravated identity theft of property exceeding $10,000 in value and not exceeding $100,000 in value is a Class 1 (rather than Class 2) felony. Provides that aggravated identity theft of property exceeding $100,000 in value is a Class X (rather than Class 1) felony. Provides that the penalty for a person who is convicted of a second or subsequent offense of aggravated identity theft who has been previously convicted of aggravated identity theft regardless of the value of the property is an enhanced Class X felony for which the person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 15 years and not more than 50 years.