Senate Sponsors: LIGHTFORD. Short description: CREDIT CARD MARKETING INFO ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Credit Card Marketing Information Disclosure Act. Provides that, if a credit card issuer discloses marketing information concerning a cardholder, the credit card issuer shall give a written notice to the cardholder that describes the cardholder's right to prohibit the disclosure of marketing information that discloses the cardholder's identity. Contains provisions concerning the effect of a cardholder's election to prohibit disclosure of marketing information. Sets forth exceptions to the Act. Provides that compliance with federal law relating to disclosures to cardholders concerning the use of personal information shall be deemed to be compliance with the Act. Provides that a person who violates the Act commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to conform to the new Act. Effective January 1, 2001. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status