Amends TCA Title 45 and Title 47.
Tennessee SB1262 prohibits individuals from sending fake checks or images of fake checks by mail for advertising purposes, with exceptions for checks that clearly state they are not real or voided. The bill applies to all individuals and entities engaging in such conduct starting July 1, 2025. It also mandates the Department of Financial Institutions to enforce the provisions and outlines that violations will be treated as violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, subject to its penalties and remedies.
Tennessee SB1262 prohibits individuals from sending fake checks or images of fake checks by mail for advertising purposes, with exceptions for checks that clearly state they are not real or voided. The bill applies to all individuals and entities engaging in such conduct starting July 1, 2025. It also mandates the Department of Financial Institutions to enforce the provisions and outlines that violations will be treated as violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, subject to its penalties and remedies.
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Yarbro, Jeff
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
February 12, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee