BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 6518: Social security numbers

Requiring a social security number for the purpose of identification or as a condition of doing business with a customer.

Summary

It is a violation of the Consumer Protection Act for businesses to require a social security number for identification purposes or as a condition of doing business with a customer, unless clearly required by federal law or regulation. All rules must meet federal requirements to secure the state's receipt of federal funds.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6518), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to requiring a social security number for the purpose of identification;

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

Jan 21, 2002First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce & Financial Institutions.

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

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