LD142

Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Financial Institutions to Issue Guidance Related to the Charging of Multiple Fees for Attempted Withdrawals Involving Insufficient Funds

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Maine LD142 prohibits financial institutions from charging more than one fee for insufficient funds on the same withdrawal transaction.

Maine LD142 directs the Bureau of Financial Institutions to issue guidance prohibiting financial institutions and credit unions from charging more than one fee for insufficient funds associated with the same withdrawal transaction, regardless of the number of attempts made. This law aims to protect consumers from excessive fees related to insufficient funds on a single withdrawal transaction.

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Roll Call Votes

Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #180

28 Yea

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4 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 4, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

House

FINALLY PASSED.

May 27, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

May 27, 2025

Senate

FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.