RI H7103 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Passed on June 24 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-06-24 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- MEDICAL DEBT REPORTING - Prohibits hospitals and other medical providers from reporting medical debt to consumer reporting agencies. A violation of this chapter may be pursued on behalf of the consumer by the attorney general.

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Title

Prohibits hospitals and other medical providers from reporting medical debt to consumer reporting agencies. A violation of this chapter may be pursued on behalf of the consumer by the attorney general.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2024-06-11 - House - Passage (Y: 71 N: 0 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2024-06-24HouseSigned by Governor
2024-06-21HouseTransmitted to Governor
2024-06-12SenateSenate passed Sub A in concurrence
2024-06-11SenatePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/12/2024)
2024-06-11HouseHouse passed Sub A
2024-06-10HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/11/2024)
2024-06-10HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2024-06-08HouseProposed Substitute
2024-06-08HouseScheduled for consideration (06/10/2024)
2024-03-05HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-03-01HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2024)
2024-02-09HouseCommittee postponed at request of sponsor (02/13/2024)
2024-02-09HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
2024-01-10HouseIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary

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Bill Comments

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