An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for protections against coerced debt; and imposing duties on the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

Summary

The bill adds Chapter 59 to Title 12, defining "coerced debt" as debt incurred through domestic violence, fraud, intimidation or misuse of personal information. It requires the Treasury Department to provide a standardized petition for debtors to challenge coerced debts, and obligates creditors to investigate and, if validated, stop collection and correct credit reports.

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