Enacting the providing civil relief from coerced debt act to provide protections and remedies for victims of certain debts constituting a coerced debt because of actions by another individual within the context of domestic violence.

Summary

The bill defines “coerced debt” and requires creditors to stop collection, return payments, and delete credit reports when a victim provides a statement and supporting documentation. It also lets victims use the debt as a legal defense and holds the abuser civilly liable, while imposing penalties on non‑compliant creditors.

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