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NY A09807

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/19/2022

Primary Sponsor

Catalina Cruz

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces terminology of "mobile unit" with "limited station" throughout the banking law to modernize language for check cashing licensees.

  • Expands the definition of "person" to include corporations, partnerships, associations, and limited liability companies to allow various business entities to operate as licensed check cashers.

  • Increases the maximum check amount that licensees can cash from $15,000 to $20,000, with exceptions for government checks, financial institutions, insurance companies, and certain benefit fund checks.

  • Permits post-dated check cashing under specified conditions, including checks dated up to five business days after presentment for government and payroll checks, and checks up to $1,000 for natural persons, subject to safety and soundness requirements.

  • Requires the superintendent of financial services to review and report within 180 days on the costs and efficiency of the check cashing licensing system, with amendments to section 373 expiring June 30, 2026.

Legislative Description

Relates to enacting the "community financial services access and modernization act"; modernizes existing statute to reflect the full scope of financial services available at neighborhood "check cashing" establishments; provides for a comprehensive regulatory framework for the delivery of the expanded financial services currently being offered.

Last Action

referred to banks

4/19/2022

Committee Referrals

Banks4/19/2022

Full Bill Text

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