S-1119 : Still Just a Bill


Small Business Lending Fairness Act

This bill prohibits as a condition to a loan or extension of credit a confession of judgment or similar agreement. (A confession of judgment is an agreement to a judgment of liability without notice and opportunity to be heard in court in the event of the default of a borrower.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-04-14IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2021-04-14IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Finance and Financial Sector
Related Subjects
  • Business ethics
  • Consumer credit
  • Contracts and agency
  • Lawyers and legal services
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