SB2457Introduced in the Senate
COLLECTION AGENCY ACT
Introduced by Mark Walker, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Removes the Collection Agency Act from the list of Acts being repealed under the Act. Amends the Collection Agency Act. Makes changes concerning defined terms; exempt persons and entities under the Act; unlicensed practice; disciplinary actions; communication; informal conferences; penalties; investigations; the record of hearing; oaths; findings and recommendations; hearings; orders; and returned payments. Provides that the fee rate a collection agency can charge may be modified by rule to not less than 25% of the amount of child support actually collected by the collection agency but not greater than 35%. Repeals provisions concerning the Collection Agency Licensing and Disciplinary Board and provisions concerning when a person acts as a collection agency. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0149
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 22, 2025
113
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
114 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mark L. Walker
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Financial Institutions
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mark L. Walker
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Financial Institutions
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Financial Institutions; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mark L. Walker
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Financial Institutions
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Financial Institutions; 008-000-000
Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Walker
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 4, 2025
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Financial Institutions and Licensing Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0149
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