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MN HF2564
MN HF2564Lenders required to pause monthly payments on seized property, and lenders prohibited from reporting failure to make monthly payments on seized property.
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Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; requiring lenders to pause monthly payments on seized property; prohibiting lenders from reporting failure to make monthly payments on seized property; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325G.
AI Summary
This bill requires lenders to pause monthly payments for victims when their property (such as a cell phone or vehicle) has been seized by law enforcement as evidence related to a crime. To initiate the payment suspension, the victim must provide documentation from law enforcement verifying the property's seizure. The lender must keep the recurring billing suspended until the seized property is returned to the victim. Additionally, the bill prohibits lenders from reporting the victim's failure to make payments to collection agencies during the period of property seizure. This consumer protection measure aims to provide relief for individuals whose property has been temporarily removed as part of a criminal investigation, ensuring they are not financially penalized for circumstances beyond their control.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy (on 03/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2564&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2564&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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