WA People
BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

HB 2221: Personal information transfr

Prohibiting unauthorized transfer of personal information acquired by merchants.

Summary

  • C Prohibits a merchant from selling, trading, or transferring purchaser information if the purchaser has not been given notice or the purchaser objects to the sale, trade, or transfer.
  • C Prohibits a merchant from selling, trading, or transferring purchaser information gathered solely as a result of customer payment by personal check, credit card, or where the merchant records the purchaser = s driver = s license number.
  • C Allows a purchaser to remain anonymous when providing personal information in exchange for point of service financial benefits.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2221), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 22, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Christopher Hurst (D-31)
Introduced
February 22, 1999 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2000
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Christopher Hurst (D-31)

6 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Kathy Lambert R-45Dow Constantine D-34Al O'Brien D-1Phil Rockefeller D-23Val Ogden D-49Jeanne Edwards D-1

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 2221 in other sessions

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