NYC Debt Collector Rules – Amendments Proposed; Public Hearing to be Held Dec 5th

The New York Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is proposing to amend its rules relating to debt collectors.  DCWP will hold a public hearing to address the proposed rules at 11 am ET on Monday, December 5, 2022.

The proposed amendments include provisions regarding:

• Written notice to consumers regarding an expired statute of limitations. (Section 1)
• Requirements for annual reports identifying actions taken by the agency in a language other than English. (Section 2)
• Additional definitions. (Sections 3 and 4)
• Guidance regarding how debt collection agencies must provide information on DWCP’s website and post information on their own websites. (Section 5)
• Substantive edits addressing disclosures, communication frequency, credit reporting, and communication channels. (Section 5)

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Instructions regarding how to participate or comment on the proposed rules can be found on the first page of this document; all proposed changes can be found on pages 4-19.