The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amended the effective date of the SHIELD debt collection rule.
What changed
The rule now takes effect January 1, 2027, instead of September 1, 2026.
Compliance perspective
Debt collectors should update their compliance plans to align with the new effective date.
Key date
Effective date: January 1, 2027.
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