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IL SB3140
Bill
Status
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Cullerton
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AI Summary
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Requires the Attorney General to file biannual reports with the General Assembly on debt collection agency enforcement actions, complaints processed, and outcomes by July 1 and December 31 of each year.
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Mandates the Attorney General attend annual meetings with collection agency industry associations, debt buyer client groups, and consumer advocacy organizations, with minutes published on the Attorney General's website.
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Requires the Attorney General to host two public meetings annually (January and July) with advance notice to consumer advocates, licensees, industry groups, and interested parties.
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Requires debt collectors and collection agencies bringing legal actions to attach to complaints documentation establishing ownership of the debt, including original creditor agreements and a complete chain of assignment documents if the debt was sold multiple times.
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Requires debt buyers to file evidence with the court before entry of default judgment that establishes the debt amount, nature, original account number, original creditor, charge-off balance or itemized amount owed, post charge-off additions, and date of last payment or transaction.
Legislative Description
DEBT COLLECTOR-PLEADINGS-AG
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/9/2019