S 1749 · 108th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Prevent Identity Theft From Affecting Lives and Livelihoods (PITFALL) Act

Introduced 2003-10-16· Sponsored by Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.(2003-10-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prevent Identity Theft From Affecting Lives and Livelihoods (PITFALL) Act - Amends the Truth in Lending Act to provide nonliability for victims of identity theft following issuance of a no-fault letter by a State agency upon completion of its investigation into the matter. Cites duties of a creditor with respect to other creditors and credit reporting agencies following receipt of such State-issued no-fault letter. Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit a consumer reporting agency from including or maintaining information concerning any transaction involved in the identity theft with respect to which such no-fault letter has been issued. Cites duties of a consumer reporting agency with respect to other creditors and credit reporting agencies following receipt of such State-issued no-fault letter. Amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to set forth the duties of a debt collector following receipt of such a State-issued no-fault letter. Amends the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to shield a person from liability for any electronic fund transfer with respect to which such no-fault letter has been issued. Cites duties of a financial institution following receipt of such S…

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