To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to promulgate rules with respect to the electronic delivery of certain required disclosures, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires SEC to issue rules allowing investment firms to deliver regulatory documents electronically by default. Investors can opt out to receive paper documents.
Who Benefits and How
- Securities firms reduce printing and mailing costs
- Investors preferring digital receive faster document access
- Environment benefits from reduced paper use
Who Bears the Burden and How
- SEC must finalize rules within 1 year
- Investors preferring paper must affirmatively opt out
- Securities firms must implement electronic delivery systems
Key Provisions
- Electronic delivery as default with investor opt-out
- 180-day transition period with paper notice
- 2-year annual paper reminder of opt-out right
- Requirements for readability and failed delivery remediation
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Allows securities entities to satisfy delivery obligations through electronic delivery with investor opt-out rights
Who Benefits
- Securities firms
- Digital-preferring investors
- Environment
Who Bears Costs
- SEC
- Paper-preferring investors
- Securities firms
Key Policy Areas
Securities, Finance, Consumer Protection
Primary Purpose
Allows securities entities to satisfy delivery obligations through electronic delivery with investor opt-out rights
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Modernize securities delivery while preserving investor choice"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedAdditional sponsor: Mr. Rutherford
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Mr. Huizenga (for himself, Mr. Auchincloss, Mr. Steil, and Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Individual investors, Securities industry (broker-dealers, investment companies)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → SEC
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