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H8060Introduced in the House

Protects individuals and businesses from those who knowingly impersonate an entity with the intent of facilitating fraud. This act would also protect individuals and businesses from digital forgery.

Passed

Introduced by Joseph Solomon, District 22

What does this bill do?

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Official description

CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IMPERSONATION AND IDENTITY FRAUD - Protects individuals and businesses from those who knowingly impersonate an entity with the intent of facilitating fraud. This act would also protect individuals and businesses from digital forgery.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · June 4, 2026

65

Yes

0

No

10

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/10/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  6. Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  7. Proposed Substitute

  8. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  9. Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)

  10. House passed Sub A

  11. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

  12. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  13. Transmitted to Governor

  14. Signed by Governor

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