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BILL #

CHAPTER #

ISSUE

BILL DESCRIPTION

HB 54

42

Identity theft - security breach

Permits a consumer to request a security alert to be placed on a consumer file that is sent to a recipient of a consumer report signifying the fact that the consumer's identity may have been used without the consumer's consent to fraudulently obtain goods or services in the consumer's name; provides specified procedures relating to credit report security; permits a consumer damaged by intentional or negligent violation to bring an action. Effective: July 12, 2006.

HB 90

65

Motor vehicle insurance - teen drivers

Relates to graduated driver's licenses for teenagers; requires a person at least 16 years of age and under 18 years to hold an instruction permit for 180 days before applying for an intermediate license; requires a person to hold an intermediate license for 180 days and complete a driver training program before applying for an operator's license; makes a permit valid for three years and an intermediate license valid for two years. Effective: Oct. 1, 2006.

HB 388

124

Workers' compensation - fund management

Requires the Worker's Compensation Funding Commission to establish a special fund assessment rate, and to notify all insurance carriers writing worker's compensation insurance in the state each year, including group and individual self-insured employers, of rates which shall become effective January 1 of each year unless modified by the General Assembly. Effective: April 4, 2006.

HB 561

254

Producer licensure -- miscellaneous

Relates to insurance consultants; changes individual to person in the definition of insurance consultant; provides that no business entity shall act as a consultant unless licensed as a consultant; establishes requirements for license as a consultant for an applicant who is an individual and for an applicant who is a business entity. Effective: April 4, 2006.