2009 House Bill 4166 / Public Act 66

Require disclosures by tax refund anticipation loan providers

Introduced in the House

Feb. 4, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-12)

To require providers of tax refund anticipation loans to disclose various items to customers, including that these transactions are an extension of credit, that there is no guarantee that the full amount claimed will be refunded, the full interest rate on these loans, and more. The bill would also grant consumers a right of rescission within one business day if they change their mind.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

March 19, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 24, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 25, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions

June 24, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 25, 2009

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

To require providers of tax refund anticipation loans to disclose various items to customers, including that these transactions are an extension of credit, that there is no guarantee that the full amount claimed will be refunded, the full interest rate on these loans, and more. The bill would also grant consumers a right of rescission within one business day if they change their mind.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 9, 2009