Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures
Summary
Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures; allows plaintiffs to recover punitive damages and reasonable attorney's fees.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Jan 4, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Gianaris
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Liz Krueger
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
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