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SB317Introduced in the Senate

Credit Regulation - Maximum Interest Rate for Active Service Members (Service Members Civil Relief Act)

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Benjamin Brooks, District 10

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibiting a person from charging an annual interest rate above 6% per year on a certain obligation held by an active service member or jointly by an active service member and the active service member's spouse; requiring that the active service member or the active service member's spouse provide the creditor with certain notice and documentation not later than 180 days after termination or discharge from active duty; and authorizing a court to grant a creditor relief from application of the Act after a certain finding.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

January 29, 2026

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Finance

  2. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

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