In CommitteeFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Christopher Belt
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 13, 2026
Summary
The bill stops lenders and others from treating medical debt as a negative factor in credit decisions and bars reporting agencies from including medical debt information on credit reports. It also makes any medical debt unenforceable if the creditor or their agent knowingly reports it. The goal is to protect consumers from credit damage caused by medical bills.
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