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Committee backs tougher forgery penalties to deter organized financial forgery schemes
2555508 · March 11, 2025
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Summary
The committee reported SB 1379, a bill to raise many forgery offenses from misdemeanors to state-jail felonies or higher when offenses involve commercial or financial instruments; bankers and the FCIC supported the change.
Senator Flores presented SB 1379, a bill to increase criminal penalties for forgery offenses involving commercial and financial instruments, including credit-card authorizations, checks, deeds, contracts and other commercial papers.
Supporters said forgery has become an increasingly sophisticated, organized crime that damages individuals…
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