Consumer Protection
West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Requiring consumers' notification of information security breach [SB-241]
The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure to address the unauthorized acquisition of data that compromises the security, confidentiality or integrity of personal information maintained by the data collector. The bill requires that consumers be notified of a breach of information security maintained by the data collector. Civil penalties and other remedies are provided for violations. This article is new; therefore, strike-throughs and underscoring have been omitted.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Unger Filed For Introduction on 01/17/2008
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Authorizing Public Service Commission to order acquisition of failed water and sewer utilities [SB-119]
The purpose of this bill is to protect the consumers of failed water or sewer utilities by authorizing the Public Service Commission to order a capable water or sewer public utility to acquire the failed utility system.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shirley Love Filed For Introduction on 01/09/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Clarifying West Virginia's consumer protection law [HB-4340]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify West Virginia's consumer protection law; provide for statement of legislative intent; provide exemption for matters regulated by the Federal Trade Commission; provide standards for actions by consumers; provide for jury trials; and establish an effective date.
Sponsored by: Rep. Larry Williams Filed For Introduction on 01/30/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Protection of consumers from toxins in toys [HB-4084]
The purpose of this bill is to protect the public from toxins in toys.
Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Longstreth Filed For Introduction on 01/17/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Protecting computer owners and users from computer spyware [HB-4053]
The purpose of this bill is to protect consumers from unsolicited and perhaps fraudulent offers from unsolicited pop-up electronic mail.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Caputo To Judiciary on 02/01/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Prohibiting the use of credit scoring as a consideration in calculating insurance rates in homeowners or automobile liability policies [HB-3061]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of credit scoring as a consideration in calculating insurance rates in homeowners or automobile liability policies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Fleischauer Filed For Introduction on 01/09/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Establishing a procedure whereby a consumer may implement a security freeze to prohibit a consumer reporting agency from releasing all or any part of the consumer's credit report [HB-2705]
The purpose of this bill is to establish a procedure whereby a consumer may implement a security freeze to prohibit a consumer reporting agency from releasing all or any part of the consumer's credit report or any information derived from it without the express authorization of the consumer; to provide for protection for consumer credit header information; to provide for the right to file a police report in the event of security theft; to require a notice to consumers of a breach of information systems; to provide for a judicial declaration of factual
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Sponsored by: Rep. Charlene Marshall Filed For Introduction on 01/09/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Enabling a consumer to direct a consumer reporting agency to place a "security freeze" on his or her credit report [HB-2501]
The purpose of this bill is to enable a consumer to protect his or her credit against identity theft by permitting a consumer to put a credit freeze on his or her credit report, prohibiting access to and dissemination of information in a consumer's credit report without his or her express consent.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley Filed For Introduction on 01/09/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Requiring businesses which use scanners at the checkout counter to post prices on the shelf [HB-2378]
This bill requires businesses which use scanners to price items at the checkout counter or register, to post prices on the shelf, legibly and in a conspicuous manner; and if the price posted differs from that on the scanner, then the consumer may buy the item at the lower of the two prices.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Doyle Filed For Introduction on 01/09/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Prohibiting sale at full retail price of any damaged container or canned goods [HB-2347]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale at full retail price any damaged container or canned goods. It further adds a penalty, if convicted, of $100 per damaged item that is deliberately placed with undamaged goods.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Doyle Filed For Introduction on 01/09/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Establishing the consumer's right to know regarding telemarketers and requiring certain vendors to use only persons authorized to work in the United States [HB-2296]
The purpose of this bill is to establish the consumer's right to know regarding telemarketers; to require certain vendors to use only persons authorized to work in the United States; to establish customer's right to know a customer sales or customer service call center information; and providing a penalty.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Caputo Filed For Introduction on 01/09/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Prohibiting mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer loan agreements by regulated consumer lenders in the state [HB-2039]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer loan agreements by regulated consumer lenders in the state.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Ellem From House Calendar, 2nd Reading, Placed On Special Calendar on 02/29/2008
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As enacted, enacts the "Healthcare Billing Clarity Act." - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. [HB-710]
As enacted, enacts the "Healthcare Billing Clarity Act." - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
State Government – State of Emergency and Catastrophic Health Emergency – Authority of Governor and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
(COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020) [HB-1663]
Authorizing the Governor to take certain actions as a result of the issuance by the Governor on March 5, 2020, of the proclamation declaring a state of emergency for the duration of a certain emergency; providing that a certain violation is subject to certain provisions of law under certain circumstances; providing that a certain alternative workweek may allow an employee to work certain hours or shifts; requiring that an employee authorized to work an alternative workweek is considered a full-time employee; etc.
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
State Government – State of Emergency and Catastrophic Health
Emergency – Authority of Governor and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
(COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020) [SB-1080]
Authorizing the Governor to take certain actions as a result of the issuance by the Governor on March 5, 2020, of the proclamation declaring a state of emergency for the duration of a certain emergency; providing that a certain alternative workweek may allow an employee to work certain hours or shifts; requiring that an employee authorized to work an alternative workweek is considered a full-time employee; etc.
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
State Government – State of Emergency and Catastrophic Health
Emergency – Authority of Governor and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
(COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020) [SB-1080]
Authorizing the Governor to take certain actions as a result of the issuance by the Governor on March 5, 2020, of the proclamation declaring a state of emergency for the duration of a certain emergency; providing that a certain alternative workweek may allow an employee to work certain hours or shifts; requiring that an employee authorized to work an alternative workweek is considered a full-time employee; etc.
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Utah 2020 General Session
Consumer Privacy Act [SB-249]
Consumer Privacy Act
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Utah 2020 General Session
Consumer Privacy Act [SB-249]
Consumer Privacy Act
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Utah 2020 General Session
Ticket Reseller Amendments [HB-474]
Ticket Reseller Amendments
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Utah 2020 General Session
Ticket Reseller Amendments [HB-474]
Ticket Reseller Amendments