H734

Modernize Debt Settlement Prohibition

Chamber Passed·4/28/25

Modernizes North Carolina's debt settlement prohibition by clarifying definitions and expanding civil remedies.

The bill modernizes North Carolina's prohibition on debt settlement by clarifying definitions and expanding civil remedies. It prohibits debt adjusting and debt settlement, except for certain authorized acts. It also classifies debt settlement as an unfair trade practice and expands civil remedies available to debtors. The bill clarifies that certain individuals and transactions are not considered debt adjusters or engaged in debt adjusting. It also specifies that certain contracts for debt adjusting or debt settlement are void as against public policy.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 112–0 · Apr 28, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

112 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

12:00 PM

Judiciary 1 Hearing

Apr 15, 2025

12:00 PM

Judiciary 1 Hearing

History

Apr 28, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

Apr 28, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 28, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate