Sets out definitions, consumer reports, prohibitions, billing, amongst other things.
Document dated Apr. 22, 2025, was received on May 16, 2025 due to a fixed feed.
Bill Provisions
Medical debt is unenforceable if reported to a consumer credit reporting agency by a person, health care provider, health care facility/licensed collection agency.
Amendment to bill declares a medical debt void and unenforceable if it is reported to a consumer credit reporting agency or credit bureau, accordingly.
Specific entities prohibited from reporting medical debts to a consumer credit reporting agency/credit bureau in violation of the Consumer Protection Act, as set out in the bill.
Legislative History
On Jan. 24, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 26, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Feb. 28, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 9, 2025, bill was passed in House.
On Apr. 17, 2025, bill sent to governor; on Apr. 22, 2025, bill signed, became Ch. 145.
