S 2554 · 106th Congress · Social Welfare

Amy Boyer's Law

Introduced 2000-05-15· Sponsored by Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3946-3947)(2000-05-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amy Boyer's Law - Amends the Social Security Act to bar the public display of any individual's social security number, or any identifiable derivative of such number, without the expressed consent, electronically or in writing, of such individual. Prohibits obtaining a social security number for purposes of locating or identifying an individual with the intent to physically injure, harm, or use the identity of the individual for illegal purposes. Provides prerequisites for consent, including that the individual be informed of the general purposes for which the number will be utilized and the types of persons to whom the number may be available. Provides that nothing in this law shall be construed to prohibit the use of social security numbers: (1) required or permitted under certain Federal laws; (2) for retrieving information about an individual without displaying the number publicly;(3) for law enforcement; or (4) obtained from a public record lawfully acquired from a governmental agency. Authorizes persons aggrieved by violations of this law to bring civil actions in district courts to recover damages. Prohibits actions from being commenced more than three years after the date th…

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Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans