SCS HB 1043 -- DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS

This bill prohibits a state entity from publicly disclosing a
social security number unless the disclosure:  (1) is permitted
by federal or state law; (2) is authorized by the holder of that
social security number; or (3) is connected to a civil,
criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any federal,
state, or local court or agency.  The bill specifies that the
term "publicly disclose" does not include the use of the number
by a state entity performing any statutory or constitutional
duty or disclosing the number to another state entity, the
federal government, or an agency of another state.  Any entity
receiving a social security number is subject to the
confidentiality provisions applicable to the disclosing entity.
In addition, any costs incurred by a state entity as a result of
complying with the provisions of this bill when responding to a
request for public information under the state's sunshine law
(Chapter 610) may be charged to the person requesting the
information.

HB 1043 -- DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS (Gross)

This bill prohibits the Director of Revenue from disclosing an
individual's social security number to any person or
corporation, except for any criminal or civil action, federal or
state investigation, or the issuance of a driver's license.

This bill contains a penalty provision.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 1043 -- DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS

CO-SPONSORS:  Gross, Thomason

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Judiciary by a vote of 17 to 0.

This bill prohibits the Director of Revenue from disclosing an
individual's social security number to any person or
corporation, except for any criminal or civil action, federal or
state investigation, or the issuance of a driver's license.

This bill contains a penalty provision.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this bill is important to
preserve the confidentiality of social security numbers.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Gross.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Katharine Hickel, Legislative Analyst

HB 1043 -- Disclosure of Social Security Numbers

Co-Sponsors:  Gross, Thomason

This bill prohibits the Director of Revenue from disclosing an
individual's social security number to any person or
corporation, except for any criminal or civil action, federal or
state investigation, or the issuance of a driver's license.

This bill contains a penalty provision.