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MN HF194

Bill

Status

Passed

5/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Joe Atkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Creates a "No Transmit List" maintained by the commissioner to prevent money transmissions to individuals who are fraud victims or participants in fraud schemes.

  • Establishes five ways names are added to the list: individual requests, requests by authorized representatives, money transmitter reports of detected fraud victims or perpetrators, law enforcement agency requests for victims, and direct requests to money transmitters.

  • Requires individuals on the list to remain listed for a minimum of one year, after which they may request removal; allows individuals to require removal only with consent of themselves and at least one of two designated individuals.

  • Mandates money transmitters notify senders if transfer receipt is attempted at an unexpected location and verify to senders the location and recipient name upon request.

  • Requires money transmitters to submit suspicious activity reports under federal Bank Secrecy Act when adding individuals to the No Transmit List for fraud participation; effective January 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Fraud prevented, money transmissions regulated, no transmit list established, and notifications and verifications required.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 50 05/09/13

5/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration4/10/2013
Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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