On Jun. 24, RI LEG enacted bill prohibiting medical debt reporting.
RI LEG enacted bill SB 2709 relating to prohibitions against medical debt reporting.
Bill prohibits hospitals and other medical providers from reporting medical debt to consumer reporting agencies; violations may be pursued on behalf of consumer by AG.
Adds new Ch 60, medical debt reporting, to Title 6 of RI General Laws (RI LEG 6-60).
Legislative History
On Mar. 5, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Jun. 6, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Jun. 7, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on Jun. 11, 2024, bill passed House.
On Jun. 20, 2024, bill sent to governor; on Jun. 24, 2024, governor signed as Ch 225.
Effectiveness
This act shall take effect on Jan. 1, 2025
Regulators
RI LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; CRB; Ins
Reference
Ch 225, Bill SB2709 SUBA, 6/24/2024; Citation: RI LEG 6;
