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FL H0713

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Insurance and Banking Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits debt collectors from communicating directly with debtors who are represented by an attorney, if the collector knows or can readily ascertain the attorney's name and address
  • Allows debtors to notify debt collectors of attorney representation through any reasonable means, including verbal notice
  • Creates exceptions permitting direct debtor contact when the debtor's attorney fails to respond within 30 days, when the attorney consents, or when the debtor initiates communication
  • Establishes specific methods for attorneys to notify original creditors of representation: service of pleadings, certified mail to registered agent, or mail/fax/email in a manner designated by the creditor on billing statements
  • Prohibits use of any false representation or deceptive or unfair means to collect debts or obtain consumer information

Legislative Description

Consumer Debt Collection

Last Action

Died in Regulatory Affairs Committee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Affairs2/10/2016
Judiciary2/3/2016
Insurance And Banking Subcommittee12/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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