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SB 145

AN ACT relating to retail installment contracts.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky law (SB 145) updates retail installment contract regulations governing consumer credit disclosures, finance charges, and merchant obligations in purchase agreements.

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 55)
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Bill Summary · SB 145

Legislative bill overview

SB 145 is a Kentucky law signed in March 2025 that modifies state regulations governing retail installment contracts—agreements where consumers purchase goods on credit with scheduled payments. The bill updates requirements for how merchants must disclose terms, calculate interest, and handle these consumer credit transactions.

Why is this important

Retail installment contracts affect millions of consumer purchases for items like furniture, appliances, and vehicles. Changes to these regulations directly impact what fees consumers pay, what information sellers must clearly communicate, and consumers' legal protections when disputes arise over payment terms.

Potential points of contention

  • Disclosure requirements: Updates may reduce the specificity or timing of information retailers must provide, potentially favoring merchants over consumer clarity
  • Finance charge calculations: Modified formulas for interest and fees could increase costs for borrowers or reduce transparency about true borrowing expenses
  • Dispute resolution: Changes to remedies available to consumers or merchants in contract disputes may shift bargaining power between the parties

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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