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S05698Introduced in the Senate

Provides that a person is guilty of criminal impersonation in the second degree when a person pretends to be a servicemember or former servicemember, or a first responder, or as having received a decoration or medal; establishes a stolen valor fee.

IntroducedSenate Codes

Introduced by James Skoufis, District 42

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Provides that a person is guilty of criminal impersonation in the second degree when a person pretends to be a servicemember or former servicemember, or a first responder, or as having received a decoration or medal; establishes a stolen valor fee.

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REFERRED TO CODES

January 7, 2026

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