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Committee adopts amendment adding date-of-birth and a new misdemeanor for refusal to identify
Summary
An amendment to the state’s false-name statute requires that people provide name, address and date of birth when an officer has reasonable suspicion, and authorizes a class C misdemeanor for willful refusal to identify in such circumstances. Members cautioned about discretion and possible enforcement effects.
The committee considered House Bill 34, which revises the false-name statute. The sponsor explained the amendment deletes a requirement that a person explain their purpose and adds a requirement to provide name, address and date of birth. The amendment also creates a class C misdemeanor for…
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