SB3259 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

CONSUMERS-MEDICAL DEBT REPORTS
Last Action

3/13/2026 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. In provisions concerning medical debt, provides that it is an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act for any person: (1) to use a medical debt listed on a consumer credit report as a negative or adverse factor when making a credit decision; or (2) to furnish information regarding a medical debt to a consumer reporting agency. Provides that a medical debt is void and unenforceable if a person to whom a medical debt is owed or an agent of that person knowingly furnishes information regarding the medical debt to a consumer reporting agency.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/03/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Christopher Belt
2/03/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/03/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Judiciary
2/25/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
2/25/2026SenatePostponed - Judiciary
2/26/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
2/26/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
2/27/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
2/27/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
3/13/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments