HB 1486

Consumer Protection - As introduced, prohibits a business entity from retaining a copy, in an electronic or other format, of a person's identification unless the retention of that copy is specifically required by federal or state law, or the business entity obtains the express consent of the holder of that identification; prohibits a business entity from refusing to transact business with a person solely on the basis that the person refuses to provide express consent to the business entity or its agent, employee, or contractor retaining the copy; makes a violation a Class B misdemeanor that constitutes an unfair or deceptive act under the Consumer Protection Act of 1977. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 47 and Title 55.