LD2129

An Act to Prohibit Liens on Principal Residences and Wage Garnishments for Medical Debt

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Maine LD2129 prohibits liens on principal residences and wage garnishments for medical debt.

Maine LD2129 amends state law to prohibit courts from enforcing orders or processes based on medical debt, including liens on a consumer's principal residence and wage garnishments. The bill defines "medical debt" as specified in Title 32, section 11002, subsection 7-A. It also prevents debt collectors from initiating actions that attach a consumer's principal residence or garnish their salary or wages for medical debt.

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Calendar

Feb 25

10:00 AM

Hearing

Feb 17

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Mar 25

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Mar 24

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Mar 24

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.