BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 1977: Financial institutions

Protecting privacy by restricting the use of social security account numbers by financial institutions.

Summary

$ Prohibits a financial institution from requiring that a customer use his or her social security number for identification with the financial institution, unless the customer consents and another option is available.
$ Authorizes damages for a violation of this requirement, including damages under the Consumer Protection Act.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1977), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to protecting privacy by restricting the use of social security account numbers by financial institutions;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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