On August 3, 2021, the D.C. City Council unanimously approved an amended version of the pending D.C. emergency debt collection bill. If signed by the D.C. Mayor, the amended bill will become applicable on October 1, 2021.
The amendments address several of the more demanding aspects of the original bill, including the limitation on call volumes, itemization for credit cards and number of monthly statements required, initial communication requirements, proof of ownership requirements for lawsuits, damage awards, and the applicability date
Here is a quick run-down of the changes between the original bill and the amended bill:
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