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MS HB1377

Bill

Status

Failed

4/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shane Aguirre

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance to issue a memo on July 1, 2024, and annually thereafter authorizing a new maximum loan amount for small loans.

  • The initial July 1, 2024 maximum loan amount shall be calculated by applying any increase or decrease in the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) from July 1, 2016, to December 31, 2023, to the existing maximum loan amount.

  • For subsequent calendar years, the department shall calculate new maximum loan amounts by applying the previous calendar year's CPI-U change to the previous year's maximum loan amount.

  • Maintains existing authority for licensees to charge up to 59% annual percentage rate (APR) on loans of $4,000 or less, calculated using the actuarial method.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

MS Consumer Alternative Installment Loan Act; require Dept.of Banking to issue memo authorizing new maximum loan amount and revise amount calculation.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/2/2024

Committee Referrals

Business and Financial Institutions3/21/2024
Banking and Financial Services2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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