The derailment of California’s payroll advance law

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California state capitol building

It seemed uncontroversial at first. A bill in California to create the country’s first regulatory framework for companies that offer early access to employees’ earned wages passed the state Senate 35-0 in May.

The measure, which would establish the legal parameters for a lower-cost alternative to payday loans, then got the unanimous approval of three committees in the state Assembly.

Kevin Wack
Banking Editor

Kevin Wack is the Banking Editor at American Banker, leading the publication's coverage of large, regional and community banks. He also writes regularly about business, regulatory and legal issues … Read full bio


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