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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect hospital and community health center patients. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent unscrupulous medical debt recovery practices by prohibiting hospitals, community health centers, or their agents from seeking legal execution against a patient's primary residence or motor vehicle, regardless of whether the patient or their guarantor has recorded a homestead declaration. The purpose is to protect hospital and community health center patients from aggressive debt collection tactics that could result in the loss of their home or primary mode of transportation.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2534 (on 02/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S167 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S167.pdf |
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