SB 838: Electronic Payments of Retail Installment Contracts
GENERAL BILL by Yarborough
Electronic Payments of Retail Installment Contracts; Defining the term “electronic payment”; authorizing a holder of a retail installment contract, or its agent, to collect a fee for processing a retail buyer’s electronic payment only if certain conditions are met, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/8/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/13/26, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 1/8/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/13/26, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Commerce and Tourism (CM)
- Banking and Insurance (BI)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/16/2025 | Senate |
• Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Banking and Insurance; Rules |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/13/26, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building |