NEWS FROM
Jil Tracy
State Representative
93rd District

Rep. Tracy Proposes Legislation to Protect Veterans from ID Theft  

For Immediate Release
Contact Rep. Jil Tracy
(217) 223-0833

March 12, 2007

Quincy, IL…State Representative Jil Tracy passed HB1236 out of committee last week. The proposed law would increase the penalty for ID theft of when the victim of the theft is serving actively as a member of the Armed Services, Reserve Forces, or National Guard.

“ID theft has become so popular as of recently,” said Rep. Tracy. “By increasing the penalty by one class this should help to detour these criminals from taking advantage of the soldiers serving to protect our country.”

Members who are actively serving in the armed forces are at increased risks to identity theft crimes because they simply are not able to keep an eye on their finances and personal affairs as closely.

“Those serving in the military are less able to monitor their credit while serving their country and being away from home. We should do everything possible to protect our soldiers at home while they are fighting to protect us abroad,” Representative Tracy said.

For additional comments on this or any other matter please contact State Representative Tracy by phone at (217) 223-0833 or stop by her district office located at 2701 East Lake Centre Dr, Suite-3, Quincy, Illinois 62305.