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HB1471Introduced in the House of Delegates

Consumer Protection - Identity Theft Debt

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Elizabeth Embry, District 43

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Authorizing a consumer to send certain notice relating to alleged identity theft debt to a creditor; requiring a creditor to conduct a certain investigation following receipt of notice and to provide certain notice or take certain actions under certain circumstances; authorizing a consumer to file a civil action under certain circumstances and authorizing a consumer to demand a jury trial; prohibiting collection of certain debt under certain circumstances; etc.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.

March 11, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Judiciary

  2. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Hearing canceled

  4. Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.

  5. Hearing canceled

  6. Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.

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