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NY S05018
NY S05018Requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request.
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Introduced
04/03/2019
04/03/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon a debtor's request. The debtor must provide either a copy of a valid police report alleging identity theft or a written statement certifying that the debtor is a victim of identity theft, including specific details about the debt in question. The credit reporting agency must keep this information on file for seven years. This aims to help victims of identity theft resolve issues with their credit reports and debts resulting from identity theft crimes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (on 01/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05018&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 04/04/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05018&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05018 | 04/04/2019 |
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