2005 Senate Bill 16

Mandate check cashing service licensure

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 12, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Irma Clark-Coleman (D-3)

To require licensure and regulation of check cashing businesses. The bill would impose nonrefundable $300 license application fees, background checks, liquidity standards, etc. It would not apply to traditional financial institutions like banks, credit unions, S&Ls, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions