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MS HB244

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

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

  • Caps check casher fees for delayed deposit checks at an annual percentage rate of 25% on the face amount of the check.

  • Makes any interest, charges, or fees exceeding the 25% APR limit uncollectible and voids the transaction.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2020.

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

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Banking and Financial Services1/27/2020

Full Bill Text

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