2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 435

File Code: Utility Regulation
Sponsored By:
Delegates A. Jones, R. Baker, Burns, C. Davis, Dobson, Fulton, Harrison, Hecht, Hubers, Kirk, Nathan-Pulliam, and Paige
Entitled:
Consumer Protection and Telephone Solicitation - Social Security Numbers

Synopsis:

Prohibiting telephone solicitors, credit grantors, lenders, and holders of retail credit accounts who conduct specified business by telephone from requesting the social security number of the individual called or a member of the household of the individual called; providing an exception for government agencies; allowing credit grantors, lenders, and holders of retail credit accounts to request a personal identification number; and providing penalties for violations of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/3
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/23
Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.
3/21
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Adrienne A. Jones, District 10
Delegate Rushern L. Baker, III, District 22B
Delegate Emmett C. Burns, Jr., District 10
Delegate Clarence Davis, District 45
Delegate Michael V. Dobson, District 43
Delegate Tony E. Fulton, District 40
Delegate Hattie N. Harrison, District 45
Delegate C. Sue Hecht, District 3
Delegate Nancy M. Hubers, District 6
Delegate Ruth M. Kirk, District 44
Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10
Delegate Jeffrey A. Paige, District 44
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
CREDIT
IDENTIFICATION
LOANS -see also- MORTGAGES
PENALTIES
PRIVACY
SOCIAL SECURITY
SOLICITATION
TELEPHONES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Commercial Law
( 14-1315 )
Public Utility Companies
( 8-205 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered