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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that a consumer who has been the victim of identity theft may place a security freeze on his or her credit report by making a request in writing by certified mail to a consumer credit reporting agency with a valid copy of a police report, investigative report, or complaint that the consumer has filed with a law enforcement agency about unlawful use of his or her personal information by another person. Requires a credit reporting agency to place a security freeze on a consumer's credit report no later than 5 business days after receiving a written request from the consumer. Provides that if the consumer wishes to allow his or her credit report to be accessed for a specific party, parties, or period of time while a freeze is in place, he or she shall contact the consumer credit reporting agency, request that the freeze be temporarily lifted, and provide certain information. Provides that if a security freeze is in place, a credit reporting agency shall not change any of the following official information in a credit report without sending a written confirmation of the change to the consumer within 30 days of the change being posted to the consumer's file: (i) name, (ii) date of birth, (iii) Social Security number, and (iv) address. Provides that certain entities are not required to place a security freeze in a credit report provided certain conditions are met. Defines "proper identification".
Fiscal Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
Based on a review of House Bill 1058 it has been determined that the legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State.
Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority)
No fiscal effect on a single-family residence.
Judicial Note (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts)
Based on a review of House Bill 1058 it has been determined that the legislation would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State.
Pension Note (Commission on Gov't Forecasting and Accountability)
House Bill 1058 would not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in Illinois.
Fiscal Note (Office of the Attorney General)
No fiscal effect.
State Debt Impact Note (Commission on Gov't Forecasting and Accountability)
House Bill 1058 would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued or State-supported bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness.
Home Rule Note (Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity)
In the opinion of DCEO, House Bill 1058 does not pre-empt home rule authority
State Mandates Fiscal Note (Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity)
In the opinion of DCEO, House Bill 1058 does not create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act.
Fiscal Note (Department of Corrections)
There is no corrections population or fiscal impact on the Department.
Correctional Note (Dept of Corrections)
Corrections Population Impact: None. Fiscal Impact: None.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Refers to "specific party or period of time" (instead of "specific party, parties, and period of time") throughout a Section concerning the verification of accuracy of credit reporting information used to extend consumers credit and security freeze on credit for identity theft victims.
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