LD 2129·ME·senate
An Act To Prohibit Liens On Principal Residences And Wage Garnishments For Medical Debt
Signed into LawFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Donna BAILEY
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Signed by Governor
Apr 6, 2026
Summary
The bill prevents courts, debt collectors, and creditors from placing liens on a consumer’s primary residence or garnishing wages when the debt is medical in nature. It protects homeowners and wage earners from losing their homes or income over medical bills, aiming to reduce financial hardship caused by health care costs.
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