MA S2380

Bill

MA S2380

Establishing a student loan bill of rights

Introduced
03/29/2018

In Committee

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

SENATE, Thursday, March 29, 2018 - The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill establishing a student loan bill of rights (Senate, No.129),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2380).

AI Summary

This bill establishes a student loan ombudsman within the Office of the Attorney General to assist borrowers with student loan issues, such as exploring repayment options, avoiding defaults, and resolving billing disputes. The bill also requires the Division of Banks to maintain a consumer assistance unit to handle complaints related to student loans and student loan servicers, and mandates an annual report on these activities. Additionally, the bill creates a licensing system for student loan servicers, giving the Commissioner of Banks the authority to investigate, suspend, and revoke licenses for violations. The bill aims to provide greater protections and assistance for student loan borrowers in Massachusetts.

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Last Action

Reprinted as amended, see S2421 (on 04/11/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2380

(9 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2380
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2380.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1915	Relative to drivers licenses for international students	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H228	Relative to accommodations for special needs students taking the MCAS examination	Accompanied a study order, see H4632	Similar To
H265	To assure opportunity for all students with disabilities	Accompanied a new draft, see H4390	Similar To
H330	Relative to defining and providing screening for dyslexia	Accompanied a new draft, see H4394	Similar To
H41	Relative to student debt	No further action taken	Similar To
H648	Relative to student’s rights in higher education	Accompanied a new draft, see S2081	Similar To
S2390	To promote student nutrition	Accompanied a study order, see S2527	Similar To
S2421	Establishing a student loan bill of rights	No further action taken	Replaces
S2631	To promote and enhance civic engagement	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 296 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To

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