California Blocks Medical Debt From Credit Reports

Newsom also signed 18 other bills on Sept. 24, with hundreds more on his desk, less than a week before the deadline.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sep. 25, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 19 bills into law on Sept. 24 related to consumer protection, credit reporting, subscription cancellation procedures, and hospital pricing, among other issues.

The governor said in a Sept. 24 statement that the new laws are focused on reducing financial strains felt by Californians and will set new standards for accountability and transparency for businesses across the state.