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NY S06522

NY S06522
Protects patients from liens against their primary residence and wage garnishment due to money judgments arising from actions brought by hospitals or health care professionals.


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Introduced
05/04/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the civil practice law and rules, in relation to protecting patients from certain penalties due to money judgments arising from actions brought by hospitals or health care professionals

AI Summary

This bill amends the Civil Practice Law and Rules to protect patients from certain penalties, such as liens against their primary residence and wage garnishment, due to money judgments arising from actions brought by hospitals or healthcare professionals. Specifically, the bill prohibits property liens from being entered or enforced against a debtor's primary residence in medical debt actions brought by hospitals or healthcare professionals. It also prohibits any amount from being imposed in judgments arising from such medical debt actions. The purpose of these changes is to provide greater financial protections for patients who may face financial hardship due to medical debts.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A7363A (on 05/10/2022)

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