Identity theft; charge of fee for security freezes. (SB295)
Introduced By
Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Fairfax)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Identity theft; security freezes; penalty. Authorizes any consumer to freeze access to his credit report. If a consumer has placed a freeze on his credit report, a consumer reporting agency is prohibited from releasing the credit report, or any information in it, without the consumers express authorization. The measure provides a means by which a consumer can release his report, permanently, temporarily, or to a specific third party. Consumer reporting agencies may charge a consumer up to $25 for each freeze or removal. Certain disclosures are exempt from the freeze. A violation is a prohibited practice under the Consumer Protection Act. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/10/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 062614720 |
01/10/2006 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
02/14/2006 | Left in Commerce and Labor |