SCAM Debt Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 21, 2020)
Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented Debt Act of 2020 or the SCAM Debt Act
This bill provides additional requirements for debt collectors when taking legal action to collect a debt. Among other things, debt collectors must provide advance notice to the consumer of the intent to take legal action, and provide in the initial pleading certain evidence regarding the debt and a sworn affidavit stating that the statute of limitations has not expired.
The bill also sets forth additional information a debt collector must provide to a consumer regarding the debt.
What just happenedFeb 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 21, 2020
- Feb 21, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Financial Services Committee - Feb 21, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 21, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House