Identity theft; charge of fee for security freezes. (SB295)

Introduced By

Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Fairfax)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

DateAction
01/10/2006Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 062614720
01/10/2006Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
02/14/2006Left in Commerce and Labor