Bill
LC 47
Overview: Bill Number: LC 47, Title: Generally revise banking laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: August 28, 2024Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is t
Overview: Bill Number: LC 47, Title: Generally revise banking laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: August 28, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to update and modernize the state's banking laws to ensure that the regulatory framework keeps pace with changes in the financial industry and provides appropriate oversight and consumer protections.
Key Provisions:
- Revises the licensing and registration requirements for banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions operating in the state
- Enhances the regulatory authority of the state banking department to monitor and examine financial institutions
- Establishes new standards for cybersecurity and data protection measures that banks and credit unions must implement
- Expands consumer disclosure requirements and creates additional safeguards against predatory lending practices
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Financial institutions operating in the state, who will need to comply with the new regulatory requirements
- Consumers who utilize banking and lending services, who will benefit from increased protections
- The state banking department, which will have expanded oversight and enforcement capabilities
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill is currently in the draft stage and has not been formally introduced in the legislature. If it moves forward, it would need to go through the full legislative process, including committee hearings and votes in both chambers, before potentially being signed into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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