Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.

This bill increases criminal penalties for identity theft when the victim is a senior citizen (62+ years old) or a veteran. It amends New Jersey law to elevate the severity of identity theft offenses targeting these groups: a first offense against a senior or veteran becomes a third-degree crime (instead of fourth-degree), and repeat offenses become second-degree crimes. The bill specifically defines "senior citizen" and "veteran" for legal clarity and ensures penalties rise based on victim status, regardless of the financial amount stolen. It directly affects seniors and veterans who are victims of identity theft, making such crimes punishable more severely.