H1211
An Act to protect users of electronic branches
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish panic alarms in electronic branches, which are online banking services. It seeks to improve security and provide a way for users to quickly report emergencies or concerns while using these digital platforms. The bill’s focus is on ensuring user safety and responsiveness within the context of online banking. It builds upon previous attempts to implement similar safety measures in other settings.
Key provisions
- Requires electronic branches to have panic alarm functionality.
- Specifies procedures for activating and utilizing panic alarms.
- Addresses response protocols for reported emergencies.
- Mandates reporting of panic alarm activations to relevant authorities.
- Establishes guidelines for the maintenance and testing of panic alarm systems.
- Requires financial institutions to provide clear instructions to users on how to access and utilize the panic alarms.
- Defines the scope of ‘electronic branches’ for the purposes of this legislation.
Who is affected
- Users of electronic banking services
- Financial institutions operating electronic branches
- State government agencies responsible for financial regulation
Notable changes
- This bill introduces specific requirements for panic alarms within electronic branches, expanding upon broader emergency response measures.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsor
John Walsh
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Bill H.1211 194th (Current)
An Act to protect users of electronic branches
By Representative Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1211) of John Walsh relative to panic alarms at electronic branches. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (By Request) Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.1211
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2025 from 10:30 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4931 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on House Rules |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reported on a part of H4931 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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