Introduced
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To prohibit displaying more than four sequential digits of a person’s social security number in a place where it could be viewed in public. Also, with certain exceptions, to prohibit using more than four sequential social security number digits as a person’s primary account number; prohibit using them on any identification card, membership card, permit or license; prohibit requiring a person to transmit more than four sequential digits over an unsecure or encrypted computer system; prohibit mailing more than four sequential digits that are visible from outside the envelope; and more. See also House Bill 6168.
Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with detail changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. This version was subsequently superceded by another substitute.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details and includes additional exceptions required for legitimate exceptions required for legitimate commercial, administrative or investigative purposes.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To remove a provision which establishes the maximum amount a person can sue a violator for.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify an exception to the proposed prohibition on a public body mailing a document containing a person's social security number.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To define child support in the bill, which applies to an exemption to its provisions for a person who is lawfully seeking to investigate, collect, or enforce a child support order, and add spousal support to that exemption.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
To prohibit disclosing to a third party or publicly displaying all or any part of the social security number of an employee, student, or other individual, unless he or she consented to the disclosure in writing or the disclosure was authorized by law. The bill also prohibits businesses or universities from using a social security number as a person's ID or account number, prohibits requiring an individual to use or transmit his or her social security over an unsecure or unencrypted internet site or computer system, and prohibits including a social security number in a mailed document except where required by law or for certain financial transactions in which it is required. It includes exceptions required for legitimate commercial, administrative or investigative purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
