5/11/04-Gov. Bill Owens has signed legislation into law intended to fight identity theft in the state.
HB1274, sponsored by Rep. Rosemary Marshall, D-Denver, tightens the requirements for banks that offer credit or debit accounts by mail.
The new law, which takes effect July 1, requires banks to verify the applicant is the person they offered the account to if an application contains an address different from the address to which they mailed an offer.

3/23/04-A bill that would tighten the requirements for banks that offer credit or debit accounts by mail is headed to Gov. Bill Owens.
The bill passed the Senate March 16 and the House concurred on Senate amendments March 19.
HB1274, sponsored by Rep. Rosemary Marshall, D-Denver, would require banks to verify the applicant is the person they offered the account to if an application contains an address different from the address to which they mailed an offer.
For bill status, call (303) 866-3055. In Colorado, call 1-800-811-7647.

3/9/04-The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill would tighten the requirements for banks that offer credit or debit accounts by mail.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rosemary Marshall, D-Denver, would require banks to verify the applicant is the person they offered the account to if an application contains an address different from the address to which they mailed an offer.
HB1274, which previously passed the House, is awaiting further discussion before the full Senate.
For bill status, call (303) 866-3055. In Colorado, call 1-800-811-7647.