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MI HB4329
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Denise Mentzer
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AI Summary
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Prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt information in consumer credit reports, with an exception for credit transactions exceeding the national conforming loan limit for a 1-unit property (set annually by the Federal Housing Finance Authority)
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Defines "medical debt" as debt arising from health care services or goods, excluding debt charged to regular credit cards but including cards specifically issued for health care payments
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Bars collection agencies from threatening that medical debt will appear on credit reports unless the exception for large credit transactions applies
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Requires collection agencies to include a written statement in initial communications informing consumers that Michigan law prohibits reporting medical debt on consumer reports, with the noted exception
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Allows individuals to sue for violations and recover actual damages, injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney fees if they prevail
Legislative Description
Consumer credit: credit reports and reporting agencies; collection and reporting of medical debt information; regulate. Creates new act.
Health: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/17/2025
4/22/2025