Bill

SB 25-179

Sunset Identity Theft & Financial Deterrence Act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 19 co-sponsors

Sunsets identity theft and financial deterrence measures, defining how long enforcement and protections stay in effect for victims, banks, and law enforcement.

Governor Signed

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Bill Summary · SB 25-179

SB 25-179 — Sunset Identity Theft & Financial Deterrence Act

Status: Governor Signed (May 31, 2025)
Introduced: February 24, 2025

At a glance

Official title: Sunset Identity Theft & Financial Deterrence Act
Final status: Signed by the Governor on May 31, 2025.
Legislative path: Introduced in the Senate (Judiciary) Feb 24, 2025 → passed both chambers (Senate and House) with committees and floor readings in April 2025 → enrolled and sent to Governor May 6, 2025 → signed May 31, 2025.

What is known from the provided materials

The materials supplied include only the bill title, sponsors, and full legislative action history; they do not include the bill text, summaries, or fiscal note. Because the substantive text of SB 25‑179 is not provided, the exact statutory changes, definitions, monetary amounts, effective dates, and enforcement mechanisms cannot be stated here with certainty.

Likely purpose (based on title)

The bill’s title — “Sunset Identity Theft & Financial Deterrence Act” — suggests two possible aims:
1. Address identity theft and related financial crimes by strengthening penalties, victim remedies, reporting, or prevention measures.
2. Implement sunset (expiration/renewal) provisions for existing statutory authorities or programs related to identity-theft prevention or financial enforcement, or alternatively to prevent sunset of certain provisions (i.e., extend effective periods).

These are inferences only; the precise intent and mechanisms require the bill text.

Typical provisions such legislation might include (inferred)

Expanded or clarified definitions of identity theft, fraud, and related offenses.
Increased criminal penalties and/or enhanced sentencing factors for aggravated identity theft.
Mandatory restitution or simplified victim recovery procedures.
Requirements for timely data-breach notification and consumer protections.
Authority or funding for investigative units or restitution programs; possible sunset/renewal language affecting enforcement authorities or funding streams.
Reporting requirements to the legislature and effective dates for new provisions.

Who would be affected

Individuals who are victims of identity theft (procedures for restitution, notification).
Financial institutions, businesses, and data holders (compliance, reporting, breach response).
Law enforcement and prosecutor offices (investigative authority, resources).
State budget and appropriations if the bill creates or extends funded programs.

Procedural/timeline notes

Committee referrals: Senate Judiciary → Appropriations; House Judiciary → Appropriations → Appropriations Committee of the Whole.
Floor actions occurred in April 2025; final enrollment and signatures in May 2025.
Effective date(s) not available in the supplied materials — check enrolled bill for implementation timeline.

Next steps / how to get the full details

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