HR500-118

Passed House

To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to postpone the date of payment or satisfaction upon redemption of certain securities in the case of the financial exploitation of specified adults, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 25, 2023

Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.

Summary

What This Bill Does

Allows investment companies and transfer agents to delay redemption of securities when financial exploitation of a customer is suspected. Requires collection of trusted contact information for direct-at-fund accounts.

Who Benefits and How

Vulnerable investors, especially elderly, gain protection from financial exploitation. Investment companies can pause suspicious redemptions. Trusted contacts enable family notification of potential fraud.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Investment companies and transfer agents must implement new procedures. Customers must provide trusted contact information. Some redemption delays may inconvenience legitimate transactions.

Key Provisions

  • Voluntary election to participate in protective framework
  • Request trusted contact information from customers
  • May delay redemptions when exploitation suspected
  • Must notify SEC of election to participate

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Protects vulnerable investors from financial exploitation

Who Benefits

  • Vulnerable investors
  • Elderly investors
  • Investment companies

Who Bears Costs

  • Investment companies
  • Transfer agents
  • Customers (contact info)

Key Policy Areas

Securities Regulation, Elder Protection, Investor Protection

Primary Purpose

Protects vulnerable investors from financial exploitation

Policy Domains

Securities Regulation Elder Protection Investor Protection

Legislative Strategy

"Protect vulnerable investors through voluntary industry framework"

Legislative Progress

Passed House
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 31, 2023

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, …

Jan 25, 2023

Mrs. Wagner (for herself, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Steil, Mr. Huizenga, …

Jan 25, 2023 (inferred)

Passed House (inferred from eh version)

Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Securities Regulation Elder Protection
Actor Mappings
"commission"
→ Securities and Exchange Commission

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