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H7868Introduced in the House

Allows a lender to charge an origination fee, increase interest rates and collect a monthly service fee, on loans up to three hundred dollars ($300) but not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000).

IntroducedHouse Corporations

Introduced by Patricia Serpa, District 27

What does this bill do?

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Official description

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- SMALL LOAN LENDERS - Allows a lender to charge an origination fee, increase interest rates and collect a monthly service fee, on loans up to three hundred dollars ($300) but not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000).

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Corporations

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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