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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting the creation of a lien on owner-occupied residential property by contract or as a result of a breach of contract for the payment of medical debt.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the creation of a lien on owner-occupied residential property for the payment of medical debt. The bill defines "medical debt" as debt incurred due to a medically necessary medication, procedure, service, or treatment, and excludes debt for cosmetic procedures or non-medically necessary treatments. "Owner-occupied residential property" refers to a residential property where at least one unit is occupied by an individual who has an ownership interest and uses the property as their primary residence. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (28)
Elizabeth Embry (D)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Dalya Attar (D),
Heather Bagnall (D),
Harry Bhandari (D),
Adrian Boafo (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Frank Conaway (D),
Charlotte Crutchfield (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Shaneka Henson (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Steve Johnson (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Ken Kerr (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Cheryl Pasteur (D),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Last Action
Referred Judicial Proceedings (on 03/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0673?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0673t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 223025/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0003/hb0673_22302501.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0673_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0673f.pdf |
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