On March 18 New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the state’s coerced debt chapter amendment bill (AB 9460/S 8830), an important update several months in the making. The signing follows AFSA’s outreach last fall, when we submitted a chapter amendment request letter to the governor’s office outlining key changes needed from the original bill (S 1353B) that passed the legislature in June.
AFSA’s State Government Affairs team will continue to closely track the growing number of coerced debt measures emerging across the country. As these bills advance through state legislatures, we will keep the coerced debt chart updated to ensure members have the most current information available.
Coerced Debt Chapter Amendment Bill Enacted
Mar 20, 2026
On March 18 New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the state’s coerced debt chapter amendment bill (AB 9460/S 8830), an important update several months in the making. The signing follows AFSA’s outreach last fall, when we submitted… Read the rest
AFSA Takes DC
Mar 20, 2026
This week more than 30 AFSA members flew in from across the country for meetings at the White House, Treasury Department, Federal Trade Commission and CFPB, on top of discussions with more than 20 members of Congress and their staff from both… Read the rest
Industry Expertise | The Overlooked Attack Vector: Executives’ Personal Data
Mar 18, 2026
“Industry Expertise” is sponsored content produced by AFSA’s Business Partners’ to provide thought leadership and best practices for AFSA member companies. For more information about this sponsored content opportunity, contact Dan … Read the rest
Industry Expertise | Tax Season Liquidity: Performance Lift or Portfolio Risk Signal?
Mar 16, 2026
“Industry Expertise” is sponsored content produced by AFSA’s Business Partners’ to provide thought leadership and best practices for AFSA member companies. For more information about this sponsored content opportunity, contact Dan … Read the rest
Women’s History Month | Darcy Locke
Mar 12, 2026
AFSA is collaborating with the AFSA’s Women’s Leadership Council to celebrate Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.
What has been the most important lesson?
The most important… Read the rest
Women’s History Month | Anne Kline
Mar 11, 2026
AFSA is collaborating with the AFSA’s Women’s Leadership Council to celebrate Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.
What has been the most important lesson?
Network as much… Read the rest
Industry Expertise | Why Most AI Automation Stalls—And a Proven Method to Get Results
Mar 11, 2026
“Industry Expertise” is sponsored content produced by AFSA’s Business Partners’ to provide thought leadership and best practices for AFSA member companies. For more information about this sponsored content opportunity, contact Dan … Read the rest
Women’s History Month | Ronda Cepeda
Mar 10, 2026
AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry.
What has been the most important lesson?
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned throughout my career in auto finance… Read the rest
April White Paper: Marketing Checks
Mar 10, 2026
AFSA’s State Government Affairs April white paper highlights marketing checks. Marketing checks, also known as “live checks,” offer consumers convenient access to fully amortized installment credit through firm offers made only after… Read the rest
Congresswoman Kim Spotlights AFSA During Hearing
Mar 10, 2026
Last week, AFSA sent a letter to the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions regarding this week’s hearing, “Fighting Fraud on the Front Lines: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Institution.” AFSA’s letter highlights the… Read the rest