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MA S1065

MA S1065
To prevent unscrupulous medical debt recovery practices

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prevent unscrupulous medical debt recovery practices. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prevent unscrupulous medical debt recovery practices by prohibiting hospitals and community health centers from seeking legal execution against a patient's or guarantor's primary motor vehicle or principal residence, regardless of whether a homestead declaration has been recorded. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations enforcing this prohibition within 180 days of the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Consumer Finance and Credit, including Credit Cards
Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1065 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1065.pdf 03/11/2023
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