What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 2537.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-14.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2537/BILLS-117hr2537ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

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Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 2537

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Medical Debt Protection: New Rules for Collections and Credit Reporting

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Debt collectors can only begin collecting medical debts 2 years after the first payment was due. Information about debts from medically necessary procedures cannot be included in credit reports at all. Other medical debts can only appear on a credit report after 365 days from their origin or notification. If a medical debt is paid or settled by you or an insurance company within 365 days, it cannot be reported to credit bureaus. Before a medical debt is reported, you will receive a notice about your rights, including contacting your insurer or applying for financial assistance.

This act introduces new rules for medical debts to protect citizens. It limits when collection agencies can begin collecting medical debts and when such debts can appear on credit reports. This aims to reduce the negative impact of medical debts on citizens' creditworthiness.

Key points

Debt collectors can only begin collecting medical debts 2 years after the first payment was due.

Information about debts from medically necessary procedures cannot be included in credit reports at all.

Other medical debts can only appear on a credit report after 365 days from their origin or notification.

If a medical debt is paid or settled by you or an insurance company within 365 days, it cannot be reported to credit bureaus.

Before a medical debt is reported, you will receive a notice about your rights, including contacting your insurer or applying for financial assistance.

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Additional Information

Consumer Protection for Medical Debt Collections Act

Print number: HR 2537

Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]

Process start date: 2021-04-14

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