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S06659Introduced in the Senate

Increases penalties for individuals or companies who engage in the business of cashing checks, drafts or money orders for consideration without a license; makes such violation a class E felony; provides for a fine of $2,500 for each transaction.

IntroducedSenate Banks

Introduced by Joseph Griffo, District 53

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Increases penalties for individuals or companies who engage in the business of cashing checks, drafts or money orders for consideration without a license; makes such violation a class E felony; provides for a fine of $2,500 for each transaction.

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REFERRED TO BANKS

January 7, 2026

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