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California Legislature Passes Bill Prohibiting Medical Debt From Appearing on Credit Reports

If signed into law, such debt reported to agencies would be void and unenforceable.
California Legislature Passes Bill Prohibiting Medical Debt From Appearing on Credit Reports
A hospital in Southern California on Aug. 9, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Travis Gillmore
Travis Gillmore
8/31/2024|Updated: 9/2/2024
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is now considering a bill that would block credit agencies from reporting on medical debt. The proposal passed the Legislature on Aug. 28.

Senate Bill 1061, introduced by Sen. Monique Limón, would prevent medical debt from appearing on credit reports and from being considered by parties determining the creditworthiness of applicants.
Travis Gillmore
Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
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