HB1198Introduced in the House of Delegates
Civil Actions - Coerced Debt - Debtor Protections
Introduced by Lesley Lopez, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Providing that a debtor may provide certain notice to a creditor and request that the creditor cease debt collection activity relating to a coerced debt; authorizing a debtor, after providing a creditor with certain notice, to bring an action against the creditor seeking certain relief; authorizing a debtor to bring a certain action against a certain individual; and establishing a certain affirmative defense.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.
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