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RMAI Update September 2024

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On September 5, 2024 the CFPB issued its annual Fair Debt Collection Practices Act report. In a June 2024 meeting with RMAI leadership, Director Chopra shared that the CFPB expects a high number of debt collection complaints simply by nature of the business. 22-11875, 2024 U.S. Lexington Place Condo. Ass’n, No.

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RMAI Update October 2024

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In This Update Earlier this month, the CFPB issued an Advisory Opinion reminding debt collectors of their obligation to comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Reg F’s prohibitions on false, deceptive, or misleading representations in the collection of medical debt (see RMAI’s October 4, 2024 Member Alert ).

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Member Alert: CFPB Director Addresses Medical Debt

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On October 1 st , 2024, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra announced actions to reduce the burden of medical debt and address medical debt collection practices in a coordinated event with the White House. The CFPB issued a proposed rule to ban medical bills from people’s credit reports in June 2024.

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Member Alert: DELAYED ENFORCEMENT ANNOUNCED ON NEW YORK CITY DEBT COLLECTION RULE

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Earlier today, the New York City Department of Consumer & Worker Protection (DCWP) announced that they are going to delay enforcement of the new Debt Collector Rules until April 1, 2025. The effective date for the new rule remains December 1, 2024. However, delayed enforcement should not be confused with delayed enactment.

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Member Alert: RECEIVABLES INDUSTRY SUES NEW YORK CITY

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On Friday evening, October 18, 2024, ACA International and Independent Recovery Resources Inc. filed suit against New York City for declaratory and injunctive relief from the debt collection rule promulgated by the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) on August 12, 2024. See related RMAI Member Alert.

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Member Alert: New York City Debt Collection Rule Issued This Week

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On August 12, 2024, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) published its long-awaited amendments to the City’s Debt Collection Rule and an FAQ. The rule takes effect on December 1, 2024. DCWP has been working on revisions to this rule since November 2022.

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Member Alert: California Governor Signs Three Consumer Protection Bills into Law

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On September 24, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law three consumer protection bills aimed at medical debt, commercial debt, and enforcement of money judgments. RMAI actively lobbied and were able to achieve amendments on all three bills.