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HB4302Introduced in the House

INTEREST-PREPAYMENT PENALTY

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Introduced by Daniel Didech, District 59

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Interest Act. Provides that, whenever the rate of interest exceeds an annual percentage rate of 8% on any written contract, agreement or bond for deed providing for the installment purchase of residential real estate made primarily for personal, family, or household purposes (rather than for the installment purchase of residential real estate), or on any loan secured by a mortgage on residential real estate made primarily for personal, family, or household purposes (rather than on any loan secured by a mortgage on residential real estate), it shall be unlawful to provide for a prepayment penalty or other charge for prepayment.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  6. Assigned to Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee

  7. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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