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Illinois Passes Bill Prohibiting Collection of Coerced Debt

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On May 22, Illinois House Bill 3352 passed the Illinois legislature and now awaits Governor JB Pritzker’s signature. This bill amends the Illinois Collection Agency Act to provide an individual a way to avoid liability for a...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

New Illinois Protections Against Patient Medical Debt May Also Help Reduce Hospital Bad Debt

Starting in mid-2024, Illinois hospitals will be required to take a much more active role in limiting consumers’ medical debt by screening all consenting uninsured patients for both public health insurance program coverage...more

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New Law Seeks To Curtail Coerced Debts

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A new California law governing "coerced debt" will soon be taking effect.  This legislation, 2022 Cal. Stats. ch.  989, defines a "coerced debt" as a...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

New York adopts amendments addressing collection of family member debts

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On December 28, 2018, New York Governor Cuomo signed into law amendments to the state’s General Business Law (GBL) that address the collection of family member debts.  The amendments made by Senate Bill 3491A become effective...more

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