Medical Debt

Bill identifier updated from 'hb547-01-c1' to 'hb547-02-e1' to reflect the engrossed version.

Added 'Engrossed 1' designation to indicate the bill has passed both houses in identical form.

Minor wording adjustment clarifying that debt may not incur interest or fees and no extraordinary collection actions are taken by the debt purchaser.

Removed the prohibition on selling medical debt when the debt will not be subject to interest, fees, or extraordinary collection actions, provided the debt is returned to the facility if the patient qualifies for financial assistance.

Reorganized the definition of 'extraordinary collection action' by removing the item about selling debt and renumbering the remaining items for clarity.

Updated the bill title to reflect the revised scope, changing 'providing definitions' to 'revising a definition' and adding 'providing an exception to the prohibition of a facility engaging in extraordinary collection action to obtain payment for services for the sale of certain debt.'