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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

  1. Yesterday1 item
    1. Sheriff: Citibank Office Shooter Targeted Campus Over $2,500 Debt CollectionJacob Pearson targeted the Citibank office complex in Tampa because he was angry over a $2,500 debt collection, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. Three hours before the WednesdMiami-Dade County
  2. Thu, May 71 item
    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. 01Bureau of Consumer Financial Protectionorganization2 mentions
  2. 02General Assemblyorganization2 mentions
  3. 03Central Collection Unitorganization2 mentions
  4. 04Department of Transportationorganization1 mentions
  5. 05Gollihareperson1 mentions
  6. 06Chris Pappasperson1 mentions
  7. 07House of Delegatesorganization1 mentions
  8. 08Collection Bureau of America, Ltd.organization1 mentions
  9. 09Department of Budget and Managementorganization1 mentions
  10. 10Social Security Administrationorganization1 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
  • Topic to orgsBureau of Consumer Financial Protection, General Assembly, Central Collection Unit (+5 more)
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  1. Nov 5, 2026NewsSheriff: Citibank Office Shooter Targeted Campus Over $2,500 Debt Collection
  2. Jun 17, 2026State BillMichigan Bans Medical Debt on Credit Reports and Regulates Collection Practices Under Senate Bill 451
  3. Jun 2, 2026State BillOhio limits medical debt interest rates to 3% and restricts wage garnishment for patients on payment plans
  4. Jun 2, 2026local legislationExtension of City Debt Collection Contract
  5. May 13, 2026congressional recordSenate Vote on 'Zombie Debt' Regulation
  6. May 13, 2026congressional recordSenate Vote on Medical Debt Collection Rules
  7. May 8, 2026reddit postDisputing Incorrect Florida Sunpass Toll Charges
  8. May 7, 2026NewsU.S. State Department to Revoke Passports for Unpaid Child Support
  9. Apr 28, 2026State BillMaryland authorizes State agencies to withhold payments and place liens for delinquent federal funds
  10. Apr 17, 2026State BillAlabama establishes the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act for distressed business liquidations starting October 1, 2026

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