SB 189: Consumer debt collection proceedings; signing of pleadings, motions, and other papers.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Consumer debt collection proceedings; signing of pleadings, motions, and other papers. Requires the attorney of record in any civil action to collect or enforce a consumer debt, as defined in the bill, to include in the initial pleading or any subsequent filing such attorney's (i) full name; (ii) business address; and (iii) business telephone number. The bill provides that any such pleading, motion, or other paper not in compliance with such provisions is defective and provides that if such defect is not properly cured within 21 days after it is brought to the attention of the pleader or movant, such pleading, motion, or other paper is invalid and shall be stricken. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 8, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0489)
2. April 8, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter489 (Effective 1/1/2027)
3. March 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
5. March 12, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB189)
6. March 12, 2026Signed by President
7. March 12, 2026Signed by Speaker
8. March 12, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB189ER)
9. March 12, 2026Enrolled
10. March 9, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB189)
11. March 6, 2026House amendments agreed to by Senate (37-Y 3-N 0-A)
12. March 4, 2026Passed House with amendments (99-Y 0-N 0-A)

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