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MS HB14

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Adrienne Wooten

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits check cashers from cashing a delayed deposit check for any person who has an outstanding delayed deposit check with another check casher that has not been repaid in full.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Banking to develop a database where check cashers must record each delayed deposit transaction to prevent violations of maximum outstanding amounts, with authority to charge fees to check cashers to maintain the system.

  • Reduces the maximum fee check cashers may charge for delayed deposit checks to an annual percentage rate of 36% per annum on the face amount of the check.

  • Maintains the maximum delayed deposit check amount at $500, with customers limited to a maximum of $500 outstanding at any time.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Check cashers; reduce maximum rate of interest that may be charged for cashing checks.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Banking and Financial Services1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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