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Action requiredNew York City Department of Consumer and Worker ProtectionNYNov 7, 2026

NYC SHIELD Rule Effective Date Confirmation

The amended debt collector rules known as the SHIELD Rule will take effect on January 1, 2027, impacting NYC-based consumer debt collection activities.

The amended debt collector rules known as the SHIELD Rule will take effect on January 1, 2027, impacting NYC-based consumer debt collection activities.

What changed

Confirmed the effective date for the SHIELD Rule as January 1, 2027.

Compliance perspective

Debt collectors operating in NYC must prepare for compliance with the new rules by the effective date.

Key date

Effective date: January 1, 2026.

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