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The License Property Bill
State wants to license property data collectors
Provide for the licensing of property data collectors and the registration of property data collection companies and to provide a penalty therefor.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would make people who collect facts about your home get a license, which could help keep your information safer.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would make sure that only approved people and companies can gather information about your home. This could stop bad actors from getting your private property details. It's important because it adds a layer of protection for homeowners while the bill is still moving through the legislature.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- This bill would make people who collect facts about homes get a special license.
- Companies that collect home facts would also have to sign up with the state.
- There would be a punishment for people or companies who do not follow these new rules.
- The bill has been introduced and passed a committee vote, but it is not yet law.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- William Shorma (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Mike Weisgram (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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