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MA H293

Relative to the collection of debt


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H293
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H293.pdf
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