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MA H4308

Creating a maximum allowable check-cashing rate


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Introduced
01/21/2020
In Committee
01/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Creating a maximum allowable check-cashing rate

AI Summary

This bill proposes to create a maximum allowable check-cashing rate in Massachusetts. Specifically, it would limit the fees that licensed check-cashing businesses can charge for cashing different types of checks, such as government checks, payroll checks, and personal checks. The bill also caps the fee for setting up an initial customer account at $5. The bill would take effect on December 31, 2020.

Sponsors (20)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (J)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 02/27/2020)

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