SB 737 - Crowell, Jason
Creates a system to freeze consumer credit reports
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3164S.01I
Title
SB 737
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Co-Sponsors
Effective Date
August 28, 2006
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 737 - This act creates a system by which a consumer may request a consumer credit reporting agency to place a freeze on the consumer's credit report. Upon such a request, the consumer credit reporting agency shall not furnish the report to anyone without the consumer's authorization. The report will be furnished, however, if it is subject to a court order, requested by an individual that the consumer has specified as eligible for receipt, or requested by a creditor of the consumer. The consumer credit reporting agency must honor the request, free of charge, within five days of receipt of the request and supply the consumer with written confirmation and information outlining the procedure to lift or suspend the freeze. Furthermore, the act provides a procedure by which a consumer may designate a particular requestor for receipt of the report despite the freeze.
If the consumer credit reporting agency fails to comply, it will be liable to the consumer for actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees. The court will also award the consumer equitable relief to the extent necessary to restore the consumer's credit rating and discourage future violations.
CHRIS HOGERTY