HR 1825 · 107th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Consumer Debit Card Protection Act

Introduced 2001-05-14· Sponsored by Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.(2001-05-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Consumer Debit Card Protection Act - Amends the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to mandate that any check card issued by a financial institution to a consumer bear the legend "Check Card" in prominent typeface and in a conspicuous place on the card's face. Limits to $50 any consumer liability for unauthorized electronic fund transfers where the relevant cards do not necessitate a unique identifier, such as a photograph, fingerprint, or retina scan. Conditions such liability upon timely notification to the consumer of liability for such transfers and of the advisability of prompt reporting of any loss, theft, or unauthorized use of a card code or other means of access. Permits distribution to consumers of electronic fund transfer cards without unique identifiers only if certain validation requirements are met. Mandates that any financial institution which issues consumer check cards maintain a 24-hour notification system which includes a toll-free telephone number at which personnel are continuously accessible to accept reports of theft, loss, or unauthorized use. Prohibits consumer liability for fees for insufficient funds due to an unauthorized electronic fund transfer executed by th…

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Cosponsors (18)

16 Democrats2 Republicans