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Introduced
01/26/2024
01/26/2024
In Committee
01/26/2024
01/26/2024
Crossed Over
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 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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0630?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0630f.pdf |
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