HB 2208 - DIGEST

Declares that no person, other than an entity subject to RCW 19.16.500, may assign a debt to a collection agency unless: (1) The person has made an attempt to advise the debtor (a) of the existence of the debt; and (b) that the debt may be assigned to a collection agency for collection if the debt is not paid within ten days after the date of notice of the existence of the debt; and

(2) At least thirty days have elapsed from the time notice was attempted.