ESSB 5480 — Protecting consumers by removing barriers created by medical debt.

What this bill does

Prohibits hospitals, physician groups, professional partners, and collection agencies from reporting medical debt to credit reporting agencies or credit bureaus. Exempts medical debt from being included on a consumer's credit report. Makes medical debt reported to a credit reporting agency void and unenforceable, with enforcement provided for under the Consumer Protection Act.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 9, 2025
  59 yea · 38 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 26, 2025
  35 yea · 12 nay · 2 not voting

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