legislation: 103-s-1956
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| 103-s-1956 | 103 | s | 1956 | Rental-Purchase Reform Act of 1994 | Commerce | 1994-03-22 | 1994-03-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. | Senate | Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] | AL | D | S000320 | 5 | Rental-Purchase Reform Act of 1994 - Amends the Consumer Credit Protection Act to set forth information required to be disclosed by merchants to consumers under rental-purchase agreements. Regulates the collection and advertising practices of such merchants. Authorizes consumers to bring civil charges in any U.S. district court for violations of this Act. | 2025-08-26T13:49:50Z |