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NY S05018

NY S05018
Requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request.


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Introduced
04/03/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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