HB2595Introduced in the House
BUSINESS TRUTH IN LENDING ACT
Introduced by Curtis Tarver, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Small Business Financing Transparency Act. Sets forth provisions concerning registration requirements for persons providing commercial financing; additional registration information; registration expiration; functions, power, and duties; subpoena power of the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation; disclosure requirements; commercial financing disclosure forms approved for use in other states; violation of disclosure requirements; notification; suspension of registrations, civil penalties, and other discipline; investigation of complaints; confidentiality; appeal and review; registration fees; cease and desist orders; injunctions; exemptions; complaint disclosure; rules; violations; limitations on liability; beginning of registration; beginning of disclosure requirements; severability; and a commercial financing database. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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