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DE HB412

Bill

Status

Passed

8/29/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bryon Short

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of pledging and hypothecating limitations in § 918 to apply to guarantees, credit exposures, and other potential liabilities in addition to borrowings.

  • Exempts banks and trust companies supervised by federal banking agencies from state pledging and hypothecating limitations if the activity is permitted under applicable federal law, regulations, or orders.

  • Clarifies that assets pledged under subsection (a) shall not count toward minimum capital stock and paid-in surplus requirements under § 745.

  • Updates technical language regarding repledging and rehypothecation, including references to counterparties and property delivered to institutional accounts.

  • Makes conforming changes to modernize the statute to align with current banking practices while maintaining safety and soundness standards.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 5 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Limitations On Pledging Or Hypothecating Assets Of Banks And Trust Companies.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/29/2018

Committee Referrals

Banking, Business & Insurance6/9/2018
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce5/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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