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HB 4538·IL·house

CONSUMER IDENTITY VERIFICATION

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rita Mayfield
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Referred to Assignments

Apr 21, 2026

Summary

The bill creates the Identity Verification for Consumer Services Act, obligating providers of utilities, telecom, credit, online financial accounts, government benefits, health insurance and similar services to confirm a customer's identity before starting or changing an agreement. It also forces those providers to notify the Attorney General of any attempted or confirmed identity theft within ten business days. The law aims to protect Illinois residents from identity‑theft fraud.

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