My search skills are failing me. I thought CA enacted a law that prohibits the listing of a person's marital status in the address of mail sent to them. I can't find the statute. Anyone know the cite?

Thanks!

Steve -
Would you be referring to adverse action notices sent to applicants where the declination is based on information obtained in their credit bureau report???

Cheryle

No, I thought this came about because title companies were sending things out with addresses like "John Doe, a single man" which was taken from the vesting on deeds etc.
Maybe it was one of those laws that was introduced and then died.

We have the answer! B&P Code section 22940:

22940. It shall be unlawful for any business to use words expressly referencing an individual's marital status as part of the individual's mailing address on a billing tatement, related correspondence, enclosing envelope, or any solicitation for new business. This shall not prohibit the use of the prefix "Mr.," "Mrs.," "Ms.," or "Miss."

22941. Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a civil penalty of up to two hundred fifty dollars $250) for each violation.