An Act relative to the collection of debt
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.364, addresses the process of debt collection in Massachusetts. It aims to improve consumer protections during debt collection activities and ensure fairness in how debts are pursued. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration by the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure committee. It is related to other legislation concerning debt collection practices and fairness.
Key provisions
- Requires debt collectors to provide consumers with specific information about their debt.
- Establishes guidelines for communication between debt collectors and consumers.
- Addresses potential issues related to inaccurate or misleading debt information.
- Focuses on transparency in the debt collection process.
- The bill is currently being reviewed by the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure committee.
Who is affected
- Consumers with outstanding debts
- Debt collection agencies
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of related legislative efforts focused on debt collection reform.
- It is currently being considered alongside similar bills, such as H.4808 and H.1275.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Finn
Cosponsors
Michael J. Finn
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