CONSUMER-CREDIT FREEZE-PARENT House SponsorsRep. Silvana Tabares-Cynthia Soto-John D'Amico-Ann Williams-Arthur Turner, Derrick Smith, Elizabeth Hernandez, Ed Sullivan, Jr., Robert Rita, Laura Fine, Rita Mayfield, Maria Antonia Berrios, Kathleen Willis, John M. Cabello, Stephanie A. Kifowit, William Davis, Emanuel Chris Welch, Robert F. Martwick, Sandra M. Pihos, Norine Hammond, Michelle Mussman, Camille Y. Lilly, Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Jack D. Franks, Keith Farnham, Carol A. Sente and Linda Chapa LaVia Senate Sponsors(Sen. Dan Kotowski-Jacqueline Y. Collins) 8/16/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0486 815 ILCS 505/2MM Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that a guardian of a disabled person appointed under the Guardians for Disabled Adults Article of the Probate Act of 1975 or a parent or guardian of a minor may request that a consumer reporting agency place a security freeze on the credit report of the disabled person or minor by sending a request to the consumer reporting agency.House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:815 ILCS 505/2MMReplaces everything after the enacting clause with provisions similar to the introduced bill. Further provides that the freeze may be requested by the holder of a power of attorney that complies with the Illinois Power of Attorney Act and a guardian of a minor under the Minors Article of the Probate Act of 1975. Authorizes a consumer reporting agency to require proper identification and documentation of authority from the person making the request. Provides that a security freeze relating to a minor may not be temporarily lifted. Defines terms.House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds language clarifying that parents or guardians requesting a security freeze may only request a security freeze for the minor or disabled person for which they are responsible. Expands the list of persons that may have proper authority to include agents. Limits the power of attorney that may serve as proper authority to durable power of attorney.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that guardians appointed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 may request that a security freeze be placed on the credit report of certain youth. 2/26/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Silvana Tabares 2/26/2013HouseFirst Reading 2/26/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/11/2013HouseAssigned to Consumer Protection Committee 3/19/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez 3/19/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr. 3/19/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita 3/20/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine 3/20/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 3/20/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios 3/21/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis 3/21/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello 3/21/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit 3/21/2013HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 011-000-000 3/22/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/22/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis 3/22/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch 3/22/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Martwick 4/8/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/8/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/9/2013HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate 4/9/2013HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/12/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Silvana Tabares 4/12/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 4/15/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Consumer Protection Committee 4/17/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos 4/17/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico 4/17/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine Hammond 4/17/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Consumer Protection Committee; 012-000-000 4/17/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Silvana Tabares 4/17/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 4/17/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/17/2013HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 4/18/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000 4/18/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/18/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted 4/18/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted 4/18/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/18/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman 4/19/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000 4/19/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto 4/19/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico 4/19/2013HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico 4/19/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann Williams 4/19/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur Turner 4/19/2013HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Ann Williams 4/19/2013HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Ann Williams 4/19/2013HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Arthur Turner 4/19/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Derrick Smith 4/19/2013SenateArrive in Senate 4/19/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/19/2013SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski 4/19/2013SenateFirst Reading 4/19/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 4/24/2013SenateAssigned to Judiciary 5/1/2013SenatePostponed - Judiciary 5/8/2013SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 012-000-000 5/8/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 9, 2013 5/14/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan Kotowski 5/14/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 5/14/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 5/15/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 011-000-000 5/20/2013SenateSecond Reading 5/20/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Kotowski 5/20/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 21, 2013 5/22/2013SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 5/23/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 5/23/2013HouseArrived in House 5/23/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 5/23/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Silvana Tabares 5/23/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee 5/27/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly 5/28/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 5/28/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 5/28/2013HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 117-000-000 5/28/2013HouseHouse Concurs 5/28/2013HousePassed Both Houses 5/28/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 5/28/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith Farnham 5/28/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente 5/28/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 6/19/2013HouseSent to the Governor 8/16/2013HouseGovernor Approved 8/16/2013HouseEffective Date January 1, 2014 8/16/2013HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0486