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New Legislation Illinois Debt Collection

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Illinois Expands Collection Agency Act with New Licensing and Enforcement Provisions

On August 7, Illinois enacted Senate Bill 2457, amending the Collection Agency Act and removing its January 1, 2026 repeal date under the Regulatory Sunset Act. The law retains the licensing framework for collection agencies...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

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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