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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 81(R)

House Bill 2328

House Author:  Guillen et al.

Effective:  9-1-09

Senate Sponsor:  Carona


            House Bill 2328 amends the Penal Code to enhance the penalty for forgery to the next higher category of offense, the penalty for a credit card or debit card abuse offense from a state jail felony to a third-degree felony, and the penalties for certain felony offenses relating to the fraudulent use or possession of identifying information to the next higher category of offense, if it is shown at trial that the offense was committed against an elderly individual.