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FL S1218

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Darren Soto

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Florida Mortgage Collection Fairness Act" effective July 1, 2013
  • Defines "mortgage collection firm" as attorneys, law firms, or debt collection services engaged in residential mortgage foreclosure actions
  • Prohibits mortgage collection firms from knowingly offering false evidence in residential mortgage foreclosure proceedings
  • Classifies violations as deceptive and unfair trade practices under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act
  • Subjects violating firms to penalties, remedies, and the award of reasonable attorney fees and costs under section 501.2105

Legislative Description

Residential Foreclosure Proceedings

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/1/2013

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