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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the collection of debt. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill allows debt collectors or creditors, as defined by the state's consumer protection laws, to offer consumers the option of paying a debt or a portion of a debt using a postdated check, draft, order for withdrawal, or other similar instrument. The bill also permits debt collectors or creditors to negotiate such instruments before the due date. The bill specifies that this practice does not constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4680 (on 05/30/2024)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Finance and Credit, including Credit Cards
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H293 | 03/13/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H293.pdf | 03/13/2023 |
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