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CO HB1248

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tracy Kraft-Tharp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes Colorado law to extend electronic funds transfer protections from "account holders" to "consumers," defined as individuals entering into transactions primarily for personal, family, or household purposes
  • Replaces the previous $50 liability cap for unauthorized card or device use with liability standards set forth in Federal Regulation E (12 CFR 1005.1 et seq.) under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act
  • Maintains that consumers incur no liability for unauthorized use that occurs through no fault of their own
  • Takes effect August 8, 2018, or later if subject to a successful referendum petition, with approval required at the November 2018 general election if petitioned

Legislative Description

Unauthorized Funds Transfers Consumer Protection

Last Action

House Second Reading Laid Over to 05/10/2018 - No Amendments

4/2/2018

Committee Referrals

Business Affairs and Labor2/21/2018

Full Bill Text

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