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NY A05393
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2011
Primary Sponsor
Annette Robinson
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AI Summary
- Adds new Section 14-G to the Banking Law granting the Banking Board authority to set maximum credit card interest rates
- Establishes an 18% annual cap on credit card interest rates, with exceptions only if the prime rate exceeds 18% for 60 consecutive days
- Limits any rate exceeding 18% to no more than 1.25% above the prime rate at the time the rate is set
- Defines "credit card" to include any credit plate, charge plate, or identification card or device issued to obtain cash advances, loans, credit, or to purchase/rent property or services
- Prohibits any person, firm, or corporation from charging interest on credit extensions that exceeds the maximum rate prescribed by the Banking Board
- Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Authorizes the banking board to set the maximum rate of interest for credit cards at not to exceed 18% annually; such rate may only exceed 18% if the prime rate exceeds 18% for sixty consecutive days, but in no event shall such new rate be more than one and one quarter percent above the prime rate in effect at the time such rate is set.
Last Action
referred to banks
1/4/2012
Committee Referrals
Banks2/18/2011
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