Bill Positions

Bill Number: SB 220

Bill Title: Identity Fraud - Prohibition of Unauthorized Skimming and Re-Encoding Devices

Bill Sponsor(s): Senators Kelley and Jones, et al

Subject: Commercial Law

Committee: JPR

Bill Summary: This bill would prohibit the unauthorized possession or use of devices known as re-encoders and skimmers to access, read, record, or otherwise obtain a payment device number or personal identifying information.

Chamber Position: Support

Position Summary: It is appropriate to provide criminal sanctions for persons who use re-encoders and skimmers to defraud retail customers. The Maryland Chamber supports this measure to help combat identity theft.

Position Statement: Click here to download a pdf version of the Maryland Chamber's position statement.

Chamber Staff: Ron Wineholt

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.