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FL S0706

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mike Fasano

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new definitions related to debt negotiation services including "concession," "debt negotiation organization," "debt negotiation services," "debt principal," and "plan" to Florida Statutes § 817.801.

  • Exempts attorneys providing legal representation from debt negotiation organization requirements under § 817.803.

  • Prohibits debt negotiation organizations from charging fees before a signed service contract is executed, making false or misleading representations, or collecting any fees other than settlement fees paid after debt settlement is agreed upon.

  • Requires debt negotiation organizations to maintain minimum $100,000 insurance coverage for employee dishonesty, depositor's forgery, and computer fraud with deductible not exceeding 10 percent.

  • Establishes service contract requirements including detailed description of services, payment terms, business address, agent for service of process, and a 5-business-day cancellation right notice in boldface type.

Legislative Description

Debt Negotiation Services [CPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Banking and Insurance

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Banking and Insurance12/17/2009

Full Bill Text

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