In CommitteeFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Lopez
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In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Mar 11, 2026
Summary
The bill lets a debtor tell a creditor in writing that a debt is “coerced” and request that collection stop while the claim is reviewed. After at least 30 days, the debtor can sue for a court declaration, injunction and removal of the debt from credit reports. It applies to individuals with such debts and to the creditors who seek to collect them.
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