Provides for a cap on the credit service charge computed and collected on a retail instalment contract
This bill caps fees charged by sellers for credit services on retail installment contracts (like those for furniture or appliances). It limits these "credit service charges" to the interest rate set under banking law, preventing sellers from charging excessive fees beyond standard interest rates. The law directly affects sellers offering installment plans, ensuring their credit-related fees align with established banking interest rate standards. The change takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2025
How they voted
59–1
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Apr 9, 2025
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
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