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MO HB645

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mark Parkinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Protects "qualified adults" defined as persons 60 years or older, or disabled individuals ages 18-59, from financial exploitation by broker-dealers and agents

  • Allows qualified individuals at broker-dealers to notify the Department of Health and Senior Services and Commissioner of Securities when they reasonably believe financial exploitation has occurred or is being attempted

  • Permits broker-dealers to refuse disbursement requests for up to 10 business days if they reasonably believe the transaction would result in financial exploitation, with required notification to account parties within 2 business days and agencies within 3 business days

  • Grants civil liability immunity to broker-dealers, agents, and qualified individuals who comply with reporting and refusal provisions in good faith

  • Requires the Commissioner of Securities to develop a training website by September 1, 2016 with resources on detecting and preventing financial exploitation of qualified adults

Legislative Description

Establishes the Senior Savings Protection Act

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H)

3/16/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Financial Institutions and Taxation3/5/2015
Banking2/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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