California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2420 — Debt collection: attorneys: exemption.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing state and federal law define and regulate the activities of debt collectors. Existing state law defines a debt collector as a person who, in the ordinary course of business, on behalf of himself or herself or others, engages in debt collection, including a person who composes and sells forms, letters, and other collection media used for debt collection. Existing law excepts an attorney or counselor at law from the definition of debt collector. This bill would except a law firm from the definition of a debt collector. The bill would define a law firm as two or more attorneys whose activities constitute the practice of law and who share the profits, expenses, and liabilities of the firm or a law corporation which employs more than one lawyer.

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Action History

  1. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Referred to Coms. on B. & F. and JUD.

  3. Read first time.

  4. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  5. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Jones · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Jones

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2420 do?
Existing state and federal law define and regulate the activities of debt collectors. Existing state law defines a debt collector as a person who, in the ordinary course of business, on behalf of himself or herself or others, engages in debt collection, including a person who composes and sells forms, letters, and other collection media used for debt collection. Existing law excepts an attorney or counselor at law from the definition of debt collector. This bill would except a law firm from the definition of a debt collector. The bill would define a law firm as two or more attorneys whose activities constitute the practice of law and who share the profits, expenses, and liabilities of the firm or a law corporation which employs more than one lawyer.
Who sponsors AB 2420?
AB 2420 is sponsored by Jones.
What is the current status of AB 2420?
This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 2420?
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