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MD SB630

Real Property - Contract Liens - Medical Debt


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Introduced
01/26/2024
In Committee
01/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 by contract or as a result of a breach of contract for the payment of medical debt. Medical debt is defined as debt incurred due to medically necessary medications, procedures, services, or treatments, and does not include debt from cosmetic procedures or treatments deemed not medically necessary. The bill provides this protection for individuals who own and reside in their primary residential property. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/16/2024 ) (on 02/16/2024)

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