SB 0451
Consumer credit: credit reports and reporting agencies; collection and reporting of medical debt information; regulate. Creates new act.
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```json { "summary": "This bill, titled the \"Medical Debt Act,\" aims to protect consumers by preventing consumer reporting agencies from including certain medical debt information in their consumer reports. It establishes standards for how collection agencies handle medical debt, ensuring they cannot misrepresent that this information will be reported unless it’s related to a large loan. Consumers harmed by violations of the act can sue for damages and legal fees.", "keyProvisions": [ "Prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt information in consumer reports unless related to a large loan.", "Establishes standards for how collection agencies must handle medical debt collection.", "Requires collection agencies to include a specific statement in init
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Edward W. McBroom
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