Updated December 04, 2023 Manufactured Homes: An Underutilized Source of Affordable Housing? Manufactured homes are one strategy for increasing affordable housing and improving economic security, but barriers to access include limited financing options and restrictive zoning. Financial Services Human Services
Updated November 28, 2023 Racing to Keep Up: Consumer Data Privacy and AI Advancements Legislatures in 2024 will continue their efforts to protect consumer privacy and expand access to high-speed internet, all while keeping an eye on rapid developments in artificial intelligence. Financial Services Technology State Legislatures News
Updated November 28, 2023 2023 Event Ticket Sales Legislation Legislation introduced in 2023 has centered around ticket sales regulation in the primary and secondary ticket sales markets, bots, fees, price transparency, refunds and taxes. Financial Services Table
Updated November 09, 2023 CFI Committee Newsletter | November 2023 Discover the latest updates for state legislators: Cyberattacks and the energy system, FCC to reestablish open internet protections, Federal Housing Administration expands access to mortgage financing and 2023 consumer credit card market report. Financial Services
Updated November 07, 2023 Open Container and Consumption Statutes This chart summarizes state statutes on open container and consumption of alcohol in public. Financial Services Table
Updated November 01, 2023 Right to Repair 2023 Legislation Right to repair legislation is directed at the ability of consumers to repair their own products instead of going back to the original manufacturer for service. Right to repair legislation includes bills addressing specific products, like wheelchairs, and those targeting broader categories, such as medical, digital or agricultural equipment. Financial Services Technology Table
Updated October 11, 2023 CFI Committee Newsletter | October 2023 Discover the latest updates for state legislators: NCSL urges Congress to support cannabis banking, a new survey regarding access to Wi-Fi and obstacles to employment, cybersecurity awareness month, NCSL Forecast’24, mortgage market activity and trends from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Financial Services
Updated October 05, 2023 Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case That Could Stymie Consumer Watchdog The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that challenges the way Congress funded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The outcome could stymie the consumer watchdog agency. Financial Services State Legislatures News
Updated September 28, 2023 2023 Consumer Data Privacy Legislation State legislatures have long been involved in regulating privacy of various types of information or of specific industry sectors. For example, laws protecting student information, individuals’ social security numbers, medical information and other types of information. Financial Services Technology Table
Updated September 13, 2023 CFI Committee Newsletter | September 2023 Learn about the latest financial services, technology, telecommunications, broadband and commerce policy issues we are following including: Ways to keep kids safe on social media, flood insurance, right to repair laws, affordable broadband, and access to lower-cost housing with manufactured homes. Financial Services
Updated August 10, 2023 CFI Committee Newsletter | August 2023 Discover the latest updates for state legislators: NCSL Legislative Summit, CFI Committee Resolutions, SAFE Banking Legislation in the 118th Congress, AI Research, Consumer Risks Posed by Employer driven Debt, FCC Proposes Rules. Financial Services
Updated August 06, 2023 Elderly Financial Exploitation Legislation Financial crimes and exploitation can involve the illegal or improper use of a senior citizen's funds, property or assets, as well as fraud or identity theft perpetrated against older adults. Legislation addressing financial crimes against the elderly includes bills on mandatory reporting, criminal penalties and efforts to raise awareness, and prevention techniques and resources. Financial Services Table