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NY S07819

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Carl Marcellino

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person or business entity from intentionally creating documents containing another person's personal identifying information (driver's license number, mother's maiden name, credit/bank account numbers, or debit card numbers) for public inspection and filing with an agency unless the information is relevant, necessary, required by law, or the person has consented

  • Exempts dependent children and information that is relevant and necessary to accomplish the purpose of the filing or required by federal, state, local law, or court rule

  • Requires agencies receiving filed documents to post notices in visible locations describing the prohibition on unnecessary personal identifying information in public records

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to seek court injunctions and restraining orders against violations, and allows courts to award restitution and attorney fees without requiring proof of actual injury

  • Takes effect ninety days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Prohibits persons or business entities from filing unnecessary personal identifying information with an agency; provides for enforcement by the attorney general.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

6/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/25/2012

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