SB3259Introduced in the Senate
CONSUMERS-MEDICAL DEBT REPORTS
Introduced by Christopher Belt, District 57
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
March 26, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Postponed - Judiciary
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
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