This Amendment clarifies that only subsection (a) of § 2599 is an unlawful practice under § 2513 of Title 6 and subchapter II of Chapter 25 of Title 6.

Plain English Breakdown

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Amendment to House Bill No. 162 on Disclosure Rules

This amendment clarifies that only subsection (a) of section 2599 is considered an unlawful practice under specific state laws, while other requirements are enforced through private legal actions.

What This Bill Does

• States that a violation of subsection (a) of section 2599 counts as an unlawful practice under § 2513 of Title 6 and subchapter II of Chapter 25 of Title 6.
• Notes that other requirements in the Act are enforced by private right of action instead of being classified as unlawful practices.
• Allows required disclosures and contracts to be written or electronic documents depending on how parties communicate.
• Requires physical paper copies if the primary contact between parties happens in person.
• Permits electronic transmission of documents if the primary communication is digital.

Who It Names or Affects

• Parties involved in transactions requiring disclosure under section 2599
• Entities entering into contracts referenced in subsection (d) of section 2599

Terms To Know

Unlawful practice

A violation specifically defined under § 2513 of Title 6 and subchapter II of Chapter 25 of Title 6.

Private right of action

The method used to enforce requirements other than subsection (a) of section 2599, allowing individuals to take legal action rather than relying solely on government enforcement.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill was stricken in the House on June 17, 2025.
• No effective date is listed for this amendment because it did not pass final legislative action as shown here.

Official Summary Text

This Amendment clarifies that only subsection (a) of § 2599 is an unlawful practice under § 2513 of Title 6 and subchapter II of Chapter 25 of Title 6. The other requirements of the Act are enforced by private right of action.
This Amendment also provides that the disclosure required in subsection (a) and the contract in subsection (d) of § 2599 may be in written or electronic form. However, the transmission of the disclosure or contract must be in physical form if the primary contact between the parties is in person. If the primary form of communication between the parties is electronic, then the document and contract may be an electronic transmission.

Current Bill Text

Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Ross Levin

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE SUBSTITUTE NO. 1

FOR

HOUSE BILL NO. 162

AMEND House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 162 on line 24 by deleting “

written

” as it appears therein.

FURTHER AMEND House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 162 by deleting line 49 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“

(b) A violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be deemed an unlawful practice under § 2513 of Title 6 and a violation of subchapter II of Chapter 25 of Title 6.

”.

FURTHER AMEND House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 162 on line 53 by deleting “

in writing

” as it appears therein.

FURTHER AMEND House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 162 after line 60 and before line 61 by inserting the following:

“(

e) The “document” referenced in subsection (a) of this section and the “contract” referenced in subsection (d) of this section may be a written instrument or an electronic document or transmission, provided that:

(1) If the primary form of communication between the parties is in person, the document and contract must be delivered in a tangible written instrument.

(2) If the primary form of communication between the parties is electronic, then the document and contract may be an electronic transmission.

”.

FURTHER AMEND House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill No. 162 on line 61 by deleting “

(e)

” as it appears therein and by inserting the following:

“

(f)

”.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment clarifies that only subsection (a) of § 2599 is an unlawful practice under § 2513 of Title 6 and subchapter II of Chapter 25 of Title 6. The other requirements of the Act are enforced by private right of action.

This Amendment also provides that the disclosure required in subsection (a) and the contract in subsection (d) of § 2599 may be in written or electronic form. However, the transmission of the disclosure or contract must be in physical form if the primary contact between the parties is in person. If the primary form of communication between the parties is electronic, then the document and contract may be an electronic transmission.