UCC-CHECK-ETF-INSUFFICNT FUNDS
Summary
Amends the Uniform Commercial Code. Provides that any person who issues a converted check, electronic funds transfer, or order for the payment of money (in addition to any person who issues a check or other draft) that is not honored upon presentment because the drawer does not have an account with the drawee, or because the drawer does not have sufficient funds in his account, or because the drawer does not have sufficient credit with the drawee, shall be liable in the amount of $25, or for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by any person in connection with the collection of the amount for which the converted check, electronic funds transfer, or order for the payment of money was written, whichever is greater, and shall be liable for interest upon that amount. Provides that a person who undertakes a nonlitigated collection against the person who issued a converted check, electronic funds transfer, or order for the payment of money that is not honored upon presentment shall make a written demand by certified mail, return receipt requested, delivered to the last known address of that person in order to become eligible for any costs and expenses in excess of $25. Authorizes assessment of a fee or charge not to exceed $4.50 to any person or owner of a commercial checking account or other similar commercial account where a converted check, electronic funds transfer, or order for the payment of money that is deposited into the account is dishonored upon presentment because of insufficient funds or because the drawer does not have an account with the drawee.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2010
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2010
Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 15, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 16, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Financial Institutions Committee
Feb 10, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Angelo Saviano
RRepublican
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