If enacted, HB 05268 would amend several statutes related to consumer financial protections and institution oversight. It facilitates the integration of a more centralized licensing mechanism, which proponents argue will streamline the licensing process and improve information sharing among states. By doing so, it aims to address inconsistencies in how financial professionals are regulated, thereby fortifying consumer protection measures across Connecticut.
Summary
House Bill 05268 is an act that focuses on the licensing and registration of individuals and entities involved in the consumer credit industry in Connecticut. The legislation seeks to enhance regulatory oversight by allowing the Banking Commissioner to use a nationwide licensing system to manage registrations of mortgage loan originators and other financial service providers. This move is positioned as a modernization step for the existing framework governing consumer credit activities in the state.
Contention
The bill has elicited discussions regarding its implications for local control over financial regulations and the potential burden on small financial service providers. Supporters maintain that the move towards a unified system would eliminate redundant processes and enhance accountability. However, critics express concerns that it might favor larger entities and reduce localities' ability to enforce specific regulatory measures tailored to their communities. The balance between state and local regulation remains a pivotal point of contention in the ongoing debate around this bill.
An Act Concerning Consumer Credit, Certain Bank Real Estate Improvements, The Connecticut Uniform Securities Act, Shared Appreciation Agreements, Innovation Banks, The Community Bank And Community Credit Union Program And Technical Revisions To The Banking Statutes.
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An Act Concerning The Attorney General, The Banking Commissioner, The Dodd-frank Wall Street Reform And Consumer Protection Act And Telephonic Sales Calls For Soliciting Consumer Goods Or Services.
An Act Concerning Mortgage Servicers, Connecticut Financial Institutions, Consumer Credit Licenses, The Foreclosure Mediation Program, Minor Revisions To The Banking Statutes, The Modernization Of Corporation Law And Reverse Mortgage Transactions.
An Act Implementing The Department Of Banking's Recommended Changes To The Banking Statutes Concerning Financial Institutions And Consumer Credit Licenses.
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