Creates standards for credit union and banking customers to designate a trusted contact
HB 229 creates a voluntary program allowing bank and credit union customers to designate a "trusted contact" - an adult they choose - to be contacted by the institution during emergencies, suspected fraud, or if the customer becomes unresponsive. It directly affects customers who opt into the program and financial institutions that choose to offer it. Key provisions include allowing institutions to report suspected fraud without liability, setting transaction limits for trusted contacts accessing account details, and providing legal immunity for both institutions and trusted contacts acting in good faith. The bill ensures customers can always revoke a trusted contact designation and clarifies that institutions are protected from liability related to the program's implementation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Michael O'Donnell
RRepublican
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