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MS HB1157

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps pawnbroker service charges at an annual percentage rate of 25% per annum on the outstanding principal amount of the pawn transaction.

  • Caps title pledge lender service charges at an annual percentage rate of 25% per annum on the outstanding principal amount of the title pledge transaction.

  • Caps check cashing fees at an annual percentage rate of 25% on the face amount of delayed deposit checks, replacing previous per-$100 fee structures.

  • Declares any charges exceeding these limits uncollectible and voids the underlying transaction.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Pawnbrokers, title pledge lenders and check cashers; reduce maximum rate of interest that they may charge for their services.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Banking and Financial Services1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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