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ME LD580

ME LD580
An Act to Protect Maine Consumers by Prohibiting Fees Charged for Receiving Paper Statements from Financial Institutions and Credit Card Issuers


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Introduced
02/19/2025
In Committee
02/19/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
Passed
04/17/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act to Protect Maine Consumers by Prohibiting Fees Charged for Receiving Paper Statements from Financial Institutions and Credit Card Issuers

AI Summary

This bill proposes to repeal section 2 of a previously enacted law (10 MRSA §9420) that was originally passed in 2011. While the specific details of the original law are not provided in the XML text, the bill's title suggests it is aimed at protecting Maine consumers by prohibiting financial institutions and credit card issuers from charging fees for paper statements. By repealing the existing subsection, the bill appears to be eliminating a previous provision related to statement fees, likely with the intent of making it explicitly illegal for financial institutions to charge consumers for receiving paper statements. The goal seems to be to ensure that consumers have the option to receive paper statements without incurring additional costs, which could be particularly beneficial for individuals who prefer or require paper documentation or who may have limited access to digital communications.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Governor's Action: Signed, Apr 22, 2025 (on 04/22/2025)

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