CONSUMERS-MEDICAL DEBT REPORTS
Summary
Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. In provisions concerning medical debt, provides that it is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act for any person: (1) to use a medical debt listed on a consumer credit report as a negative or adverse factor when making a credit decision; or (2) to furnish information regarding a medical debt to a consumer reporting agency. Provides that a medical debt is void and unenforceable if a person to whom a medical debt is owed or an agent of that person knowingly furnishes information regarding the medical debt to a consumer reporting agency.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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13
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Committee
3
Mar 13, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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