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WA HB1910

WA HB1910
Concerning pawnbroker fees and interest rates.


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to pawnbroker fees and interest rates; and 2 amending RCW 19.60.060 and 19.60.061. 3

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing laws in Washington state related to pawnbroker fees and interest rates. The key provisions are: 1. It increases the maximum interest rate that pawnbrokers can charge on loans of $100 or more from 4% to 5% per 30-day period. 2. It increases the maximum storage fees that pawnbrokers can charge from $5 to $10 per 30-day period, and from $5 to $10 for storing a firearm. 3. It reduces the loan term from 90 days to 60 days, after which the pawnbroker can take ownership of the pledged item. 4. It allows loan transactions to be rewritten and payments to be accepted in person, by mail, or through online payment services. The bill aims to update the regulations for pawnbroker fees and interest rates in Washington.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

House Rules "X" file. (on 02/20/2024)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Banking System and Financial Institution Regulation and Reform
  • ‐ Consumer Finance and Credit, including Credit Cards

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