HB 1217 - Credit Card Solicitations on College Campuses

• Prohibits advertising, marketing, or merchandising of credit cards on Florida College System institution and state university campuses
• Bans credit card solicitation methods including vendor table activities, distribution of applications, fliers, posters, handbills, and signage in physical and digital formats
• Prohibits use of college e-mail systems and web pages for credit card advertising or solicitation to students
• Prevents banks, credit unions, and other approved businesses from distributing credit card applications during student orientations and other campus activities
• Effective upon becoming law