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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Oregon Prohibits Medical Debt in Credit Reports

On June 23, Oregon enacted SB 605, barring medical-debt information from appearing in consumer credit reports. The measure, which amends the Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices Act, takes effect January 1, 2026....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Oregon prohibits reporting medical debt to consumer reporting agencies

On June 23, the Oregon Legislature chaptered SB 605, enacting new restrictions on the reporting of medical debt to consumer reporting agencies. The law prohibits any person from reporting to a consumer reporting agency the...more

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Vermont Enacts Law Prohibiting Medical Debt Reporting and Funding Debt Relief Initiative

On May 16, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed into law S. 27, a medical debt relief measure that prohibits the inclusion of medical debt on consumer credit reports and establishes a state-funded initiative to abolish...more

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Debt Collection Challenges Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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A recent poll taken since the coronavirus outbreak paints a grim picture of American household finances: Almost two-thirds of respondents (64%) anticipate that lost wages due to the pandemic will yield at least a $500...more

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California Further Expands Protections to Servicemembers, Restricts Credit Reporting About Active Duty Status, Requires Written...

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On September 19, 2018, California enacted AB-3212. The Bill amends the California Military and Veterans Code to expand the protections offered to qualifying servicemembers under state law and to impose new criminal penalties...more

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