BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 1544: Credit freeze

Allowing consumers to place a credit freeze on a credit report.

Summary

Repeals existing "security freeze" provisions.
Creates a new "credit freeze" framework that includes methods to place, remove and temporarily lift a freeze; it also includes fees, exemptions, and penalties.
Declares an emergency.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 1544), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to placing a credit freeze on a credit report;

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

Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 22, 2007First reading, referred to Insurance, Financial Service & Consumer Protection.

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

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