S.491

NC Debt Settlement Services Act

Introduced·3/25/25

North Carolina S491 regulates debt settlement services, requiring licenses, setting fees, and prohibiting certain practices.

The North Carolina Debt Settlement Services Act establishes licensing requirements for entities offering debt settlement services. It mandates a surety bond of $1 million and an annual fee of $1,000. Licensees must inform debtors about potential credit impacts and cannot charge fees until settlements are made. The act prohibits enrolling debtors with debts less than 60 days delinquent and requires detailed disclosure agreements.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Filed