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Debt Collection

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This page collects the 32 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Debt Collection”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Consumer Protection, Healthcare, and Consumer Protection.

Active Bills

State BillMICHIGANJun 17, 2026Michigan Bans Medical Debt on Credit Reports and Regulates Collection Practices Under Senate Bill 451Michigan bans consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt in consumer reports and prohibits medical creditors and collectors from reporting medical debt, except for credit transactions excState BillOHIOJun 2, 2026Ohio limits medical debt interest rates to 3% and restricts wage garnishment for patients on payment plansState BillMARYLANDApr 28, 2026Maryland authorizes State agencies to withhold payments and place liens for delinquent federal fundsState BillALABAMAApr 17, 2026Alabama establishes the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act for distressed business liquidations starting October 1, 2026State BillKANSASApr 10, 2026Kansas bill creates protections and civil relief for victims of coerced debtState BillMARYLANDApr 9, 2026Maryland Transportation Authority Authorizes Waiver of Video Tolls and Penalties Without Debt RecallState BillCOLORADOMar 31, 2026Colorado bill prohibits unverified medical debt transfers and collection actions without 30-day noticeState BillWEST VIRGINIAFeb 6, 2026West Virginia House Bill 4651 permits debt fee collection when authorized by agreement or statute

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Recent Activity

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    1. U.S. State Department to Revoke Passports for Unpaid Child SupportThe U.S. State Department is expanding a program to revoke the passports of individuals with significant unpaid child support debt. The policy will initially target those owing $100,000 or more, with United States

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Key Actors

  1. 01Central Collection Unitorganization2 mentions
  2. 02General Assemblyorganization2 mentions
  3. 03Bureau of Consumer Financial Protectionorganization2 mentions
  4. 04Department of Transportationorganization1 mentions
  5. 05Gollihareperson1 mentions
  6. 06Chris Pappasperson1 mentions
  7. 07House of Delegatesorganization1 mentions
  8. 08Attorney Generalperson1 mentions
  9. 09Collection Bureau of America, Ltd.organization1 mentions
  10. 10Federal Housing Finance Authorityorganization1 mentions

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  • Topic to billsMichigan Bans Medical Debt on Credit Reports and Regulates Collection Practices Under Senate Bill 451, Ohio limits medical debt interest rates to 3% and restricts wage garnishment for patients on payment plans, Maryland authorizes State agencies to withhold payments and place liens for delinquent federal funds (+13 more)
  • Topic to peopleGollihare, Chris Pappas, Attorney General
  • Topic to orgsCentral Collection Unit, General Assembly, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (+4 more)
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  1. Jun 17, 2026State BillMichigan Bans Medical Debt on Credit Reports and Regulates Collection Practices Under Senate Bill 451
  2. Jun 2, 2026local legislationExtension of City Debt Collection Contract
  3. Jun 2, 2026State BillOhio limits medical debt interest rates to 3% and restricts wage garnishment for patients on payment plans
  4. May 13, 2026congressional recordSenate Vote on 'Zombie Debt' Regulation
  5. May 13, 2026congressional recordSenate Vote on Medical Debt Collection Rules
  6. May 8, 2026reddit postDisputing Incorrect Florida Sunpass Toll Charges
  7. May 7, 2026NewsU.S. State Department to Revoke Passports for Unpaid Child Support
  8. Apr 28, 2026State BillMaryland authorizes State agencies to withhold payments and place liens for delinquent federal funds
  9. Apr 17, 2026State BillAlabama establishes the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act for distressed business liquidations starting October 1, 2026
  10. Apr 10, 2026State BillKansas bill creates protections and civil relief for victims of coerced debt

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