DEBT SETTLEMENT Senate SponsorsSen. John J. Cullerton 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die 09600HB4781eng, Sec. 2009600HB4781eng, Sec. 12509600HB4781eng, Sec. 160 newAmends the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act, if and only if House Bill 4781 of the 96th General Assembly becomes law. Deletes the provision that requires every applicant for a license to operate as a debt settlement provider to submit a bond in the sum of $100,000 or an additional amount as required by the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides instead that the surety bond must be in the amount of $50,000 or other larger or smaller amount that the Secretary determines. Sets forth other requirements concerning the surety bond. Provides that instead of the surety bond required under the Act, a provider may deliver to the Secretary, under certain conditions, a certificate of insurance or other instrument with the approval of the Secretary. Deletes the provision prohibiting a debt settlement provider from charging a settlement fee in an amount greater than 15% of the savings. Provides instead that a debt settlement provider may calculate fees on a percentage of debt basis or on a percentage of savings basis. Sets forth provisions concerning the calculation and collection of fees. Provides that the Act is repealed 2 years after its effective date. Makes other changes. Effective immediately or on the effective date of House Bill 4781, whichever is later. 5/26/2010SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton 5/26/2010SenateFirst Reading 5/26/2010SenateReferred to Assignments 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die