| Alabama |
Ala. Code §8-35-1 et seq. |
Any consumer |
| Alaska |
Alaska Stat. §45.48.100 et seq.
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Any consumer and a parent, legal guardian, or conservator of a minor, incapacitated person, or protected person may make a request under AS 45.48.100 - 45.48.290 on behalf of a consumer who is the minor, incapacitated person, or protected person under the supervision of that parent, legal guardian, or conservator.
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| Arizona |
Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. §44-1698
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Any consumer, including a representative of a "protected person," meaning an individual who is under 16 years of age at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made or who is an incapacitated person or a protected person for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. |
| Arkansas |
Ark. Stat. Ann. §4-112-101 et seq.
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Any consumer |
| California |
Cal. Civil Code §1785.11.2 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a“protected consumer,” meaning an individual who is any of the following: (1) Under 16 years of age at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made. (2) An incapacitated person or a protected person for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. (3) Under the jurisdiction of a county welfare department or county probation department, has been placed in a foster care setting, and is under 16 years of age at the time a request for placement of a security freeze is made. |
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Colorado
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Colo. Rev. Stat. §5-18-101et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a "protected consumer," meaning a consumer who, at the time a security freeze request is made, is: (a) under 16 years of age; or (b) represented by a representative. |
| Connecticut |
Conn. Gen. Stat. §36a-701 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a parent or legal guardian of a minor child. Minor child means an individual under 16 years of age at the time a request for placement of a security freeze is submitted. |
| Delaware |
Del. Code Ann. tit. 6, §2201 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a “protected consumer,” an individual who is: a. Under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made; or b. An incapacitated person or a protected person for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. |
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District of Columbia
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D.C. Code Ann. §28-3861 et seq.
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Any consumer |
| Florida |
Fla. Stat. §501.005
Fla. Stat. §501.0051
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Any consumer, including a representative of a "protected consumer," a person younger than 16 years of age at the time a security freeze request is made or a person represented by a guardian or other advocate pursuant to chapter 39, chapter 393, chapter 744, or chapter 914. |
| Georgia |
Ga. Code §10-1-913 et seq.
Ga. Code §10-1-914.1
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Any consumer residing in the state, including a representative of a "protected consumer," an individual who is: (A) Under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made under subsection (a) of Code §10-1-914.1; or (B) An individual for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. |
| Guam |
None |
| Hawaii |
Hawaii Rev. Stat. §489P-1 et seq.
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Any consumer who is a resident of the state, including a representative of a "protected consumer," an individual who is (1) under the age of 16 at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made or (2) incapacitated or for whom a court or other authority has appointed a guardian or conservator. |
| Idaho |
Idaho Code §28-52-101 et seq.
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Any consumer |
| Illinois |
Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 815, §505/2MM
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Any consumer, including a representative on behalf of a disabled person by (1) a guardian of the disabled person that is the subject of the request, appointed under Article XIa of the Probate Act of 1975; and (2) an agent of the disabled person that is the subject of the request, under a written durable power of attorney that complies with the Illinois Power of Attorney Actor on behalf of a minor by(1) a guardian of the minor that is the subject of the request, appointed under Article XI of the Probate Act of 1975; (2) a parent of the minor that is the subject of the request; and (3) a guardian appointed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 for a minor under the age of 18 who is the subject of the request or, with a court order authorizing the guardian consent power, for a youth who is the subject of the request who has attained the age of 18, but who is under the age of 21. |
| Indiana |
Ind. Code §24-5-24-1 et seq.
Ind. Code §24-5-24.5-1 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a "protected consumer," an individual who is: (1) less than 16 years of age, or (2) an incapacitated person (as defined in IC 29-3-1-7.5) for whom a court has appointed a guardian. |
| Iowa |
Iowa Code §714G.1 et seq.
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Any consumer who is a resident of the state, including a representative of a "protected consumer," an individual who is either under 16 years of age at the time a request for a protected consumer security freeze is made for the individual or is an incapacitated person or a protected person for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. |
| Kansas |
Kan. Stat. Ann. §50-701 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a‘‘protected consumer,’’ meaning an individual who is: (1) Under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made under section 1, and amendments thereto; or (2) an individual for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. |
| Kentucky |
Ky. Rev. Stat. §367.363 et seq.
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Any consumer,including a representative of a "protected consumer," an individual who is (1) under the age of 16 at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made or (2) incapacitated or for whom a court or other authority has appointed a guardian or conservator. |
| Louisiana |
La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §9:3571.1
La. Rev. Stat. Ann.§9:3571.3
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Any consumer, including a representative of a "protected consumer," an individual who is either of the following: (a) Under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made. (b) An interdicted person for whom a curator has been appointed, or an incapacitated person or a protected person for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. |
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Maine
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Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, §1306et seq.
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A victim of identity theft or a consumer, including a representative of a protected consumer, who is an individual who has not attained 16 years of age at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made. |
| Maryland |
Md. Commercial Code Ann. §14-1212.1 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a "protected consumer," an individual who is: (a) Under the age of 16 years; (b) An incapacitated person or a protected person for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed in accordance with Title 13 of the Estates and Trusts Article; (d) 85 years old or older; (d) a service member or (3) an incarcerated person in a state correctional facility. |
| Massachusetts |
Mass. Gen. Laws. Ann. ch. 93, §50 et seq.
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Any consumer |
| Michigan |
Mich. Comp. Laws §445.2511 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a "protected consumer," (i) An individual who is under 16 years of age at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made. (ii) An incapacitated person or a protected person for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed has been appointed under article V of the estates and protected individuals code, 1998 PA 386, MCL 700.5101 to 700.5520. |
| Minnesota |
Minn. Stat. §13C.016 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a "protected consumer," meaningan individual who is under the age of 16 at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made. |
| Mississippi |
Miss. Code Ann. §75-24-201 et seq.
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Identity theft victim only |
| Missouri |
Mo. Rev. Stat. §407.1380 et seq. |
Any consumer |
| Montana |
Mont. Code Ann. §30-14-1726 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a parent or guardian in the case of a minor or of an incapacitated person, or a conservator in the case of a protected person. **Note, a minor must have an existing credit report in order to place a security freeze. |
| Nebraska |
Neb. Rev. Stat. §8-2601 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a protected consumer means an individual who is (a) under 16 years of age at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made or (b) an incapacitated person for whom a guardian or guardian ad litem has been appointed. |
| Nevada |
Nev. Rev. Stat. §598C.010 et seq.
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Any consumer |
| New Hampshire |
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §359-B:22 et seq.
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Any consumer |
| New Jersey |
N.J. Rev. Stat. §56:11-30 et seq.
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Any consumer |
| New Mexico |
N.M. Stat. Ann. §56-3A-1 et seq.
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Any consumer |
| New York |
N.Y. General Business Law §380-a et seq.
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Any consumer, including a protected consumer, who is an individual who is under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made. |
| North Carolina |
N.C. Gen. Stat. §75-60 et seq.
N.C. Gen. Stat. §75-63.1
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Any consumer, including aprotected consumer who is an individual (i) who is under the age of 16 at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made pursuant to G.S. 75‑63.1 or (ii) who is incapacitated or for whom a guardian or guardian ad litem has been appointed. |
| North Dakota |
N.D. Cent. Code §51-33-01 et seq.
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Any consumer |
| N. Mariana Islands |
Statutes not available |
| Ohio |
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §1349.52 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a"protected consumer" means an individual, at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made, who meets either of the following: (a) Is a minor protected consumer (under 16 years of age); (b) Is a person for whom a guardian of the estate or conservator has been appointed. |
| Oklahoma |
Okla. Stat. tit. 24, §149
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Any consumer |
| Oregon |
Or. Rev. Stat. §646A.600 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a "protected consumer," an individual who is: (a) Not older than 16 years old at the time a representative requests a security freeze on the individual’s behalf; or (b) Incapacitated or for whom a court or other authority has appointed a guardian or conservator. |
| Pennsylvania |
Pa.Stat. tit. 73, §2501 et seq.
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Any consumer |
| Puerto Rico |
P.R. Code Ann. tit. 7, §3131 et seq. |
Any consumer |
| Rhode Island |
R.I. Gen. Laws §6-48-1 et seq.
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Any consumer |
| South Carolina |
S.C. Code Ann. §37-20-110 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a "protected consumer," an individual who is: (a) under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made; or (b) an incapacitated person or a protected person for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. |
| South Dakota |
S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §54-15-2 et seq.
S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §54-16-1et seq.
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Identity theft victim only
A representative of a "protected consumer, " a person who is under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made or an incapacitated person or a protected person for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed
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| Tennessee |
Tenn. Code §47-18-2101 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a protected consumer, who is (A) An individual who is under 16 years of age at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze under this section is made; or (B) An incapacitated person for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed pursuant to title 34. |
| Texas |
Tex. Business & Commerce Code Ann. §20.01 et seq.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code Ann. §20.21 et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a "protected consumer," an individual who resides in this state and is younger than 16 years of age at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made. |
| Utah |
Utah Code Ann. §13-45-101 et seq.
Utah Code Ann. §13-45-501 et seq.
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A victim of identity theft or a consumer, including a representative of a protected consumer, who is an individual who, at the time a request for a security freeze is made, is: (a) less than 16 years of age; (b) an incapacitated person; or (c) a protected person defined in §75-5b-102. |
| Vermont |
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9, §2480a et seq.
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Any consumer, including a representative of a protected consumer, whois a natural person who, at the time a request for a security freeze is made, is: (A) under 16 years of age; (B) an incapacitated person; or (C) a protected person. |
| Virginia |
Va. Code §59.1-444.1 et seq.
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Any consumer who is a resident of the state, including a representative of a "protected consumer," a consumer who is either: 1. Under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made; or 2. An incapacitated person for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed in accordance with Chapter 20 (§64.2-2000 et seq.) of Title 64.2. |
| Virgin Islands |
None |
| Washington |
Wash. Rev. Code §19.182.170 et seq.
Wash. Rev. Code §19.182.220et seq. |
Any consumer who is a resident of the state
A representative of a"protected consumer" means an individual who is: (a) Under the age of 16 years old at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made pursuant to RCW 19.182.230; or (b) Incapacitated and for whom a guardian or limited guardian has been appointed.
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| West Virginia |
W. Va. Code §46A-6L-101 et seq.
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Any consumer |
| Wisconsin |
Wis. Stat. §100.54 et seq.
Wis. Stat. §100.545
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A victim of identity theft or a consumer, including a representative of a "protected consumer," an individual who is one of the following: 1. Under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made under sub. (3)(a). 2. An individual for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed. |
| Wyoming |
Wyo. Stat. §40-12-501 et seq.
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Any consumer |