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Bankowość · 19.05.2026

Preemption Determination: State Interest-on-Escrow Laws

The OCC is issuing a preemption determination concluding that Federal law preempts State laws that restrict OCC-regulated banks' flexibility to decide whether and to what extent to pay interest or other compensation on funds placed in real estate escrow accounts; or assess fees in connection with such accounts. This preemption determination will provide much-needed clarity to banks and other stakeholders.

Source: Federal Register — Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyOpen original release →