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MS HB17
Bill
Status
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that consumers provide a law enforcement report to a consumer reporting agency before placing a security freeze on their consumer file
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Allows consumers to request a security freeze by sending a written request with proper identification by certified mail, with the agency required to place the freeze within five business days
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Permits consumer reporting agencies to charge a reasonable fee not exceeding $10.00 to place a security freeze
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Requires agencies to send written confirmation of the security freeze within ten business days and provide the consumer with a unique personal identification number or password to authorize removal or temporary lifting of the freeze
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Takes effect July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Security freeze; delete requirement for law enforcement report of unlawful information used to place freeze.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010