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HB576 • 2025

Commerce and trade; require that the processing of transactions initiated by users of peer-to-peer payment platforms by delayed

Commerce and trade; require that the processing of transactions initiated by users of peer-to-peer payment platforms by delayed

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Sponsor
Williams, Al
Last action
2025-04-04
Official status
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill status shows it was 'Withdrawn' and 'Recommitted,' meaning it has not been finalized or enacted into law despite earlier passing both chambers.

HB576: Delaying Peer-to-Peer Payment Transactions

This bill proposes requiring a delay in processing transactions on peer-to-peer payment platforms and allowing users to cancel those transactions during the waiting period.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires that the processing of transactions started by users of peer-to-peer payment platforms be delayed.
  • Provides for the cancellation of these transactions during the required delay period.
  • Establishes penalties for breaking these rules.
  • Defines terms used in the law regarding these platforms and delays.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Users of peer-to-peer payment platforms
  • Companies that process transactions for these platforms

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill text does not state exactly how long the required delay must be.
  • The source material does not list specific amounts or details for penalties if rules are broken.
  • No effective date is listed, so it is unknown when these changes would start.
  • The bill was withdrawn and recommitted to committee on April 4, 2025.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-04 Georgia General Assembly

    House Withdrawn, Recommitted

Official Summary Text

Commerce and trade; require that the processing of transactions initiated by users of peer-to-peer payment platforms by delayed