SB 515 (2024): relative to consumer guarantee contracts.

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SB 515 (2024)

relative to consumer guarantee contracts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 166

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0521s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0521s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2024 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2024, with 7 people signed in online: 7 in support. The committee held a work session on May 8, 2024. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 23, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 3, 2024, making it Chapter 166 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2025.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2024, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • April 24, 2024, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • May 8, 2024, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
  • May 15, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • February 15, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0521s — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 23, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 01/23/2024, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • January 30, 2024: Hearing: 01/30/2024, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC 3A
  • February 15, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0521s , 02/15/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 15, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-0521s , AA, VV; 02/15/2024
  • February 15, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0521s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2024
  • February 22, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 24, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/24/2024 02:45 pm LOB 302-304
  • May 8, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 05/08/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • May 15, 2024: Executive Session: 05/15/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • May 15, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/15/2024 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 23, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/23/2024
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
  • July 3, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 07/03/2024; Chapter 0166; Effective 01/01/2025

Laws It Would Change

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