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NY S04188

Bill

Status

Passed

11/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Financial institutions must provide written notice 30 days before charging any fee based on account inactivity

  • Notice must include a telephone number and full contact information for a representative responsible for resolving matters related to the fee

  • Applies to all financial institutions subject to New York banking law, including banks, trust companies, credit unions, mortgage brokers, and mortgage bankers operating within or outside the state

  • Electronic mail notification satisfies the writing requirement

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires financial institutions to notify a customer thirty days prior to charging a fee based on account inactivity; requires such notice to include a telephone number and the full contact information of a representative of the financial institution responsible for resolving any matter relating to the fee.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.268

11/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Codes2/10/2020
Banks1/8/2020
Banks6/13/2019
Banks3/4/2019

Full Bill Text

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