S.3865

"Medical Debt Homestead Protection Act."

Introduced·3/10/26
Introduced Text

Medical Debt Homestead Protection Act shields one home from forced sale due to medical debt.

The Medical Debt Homestead Protection Act allows individuals aged 18 or over in New Jersey to protect one home from forced sale due to medical debt. This includes a dwelling house, a condominium or cooperative, or a manufactured home. The act aims to prevent the loss of homes due to bankruptcy from unpaid medical bills. The act takes effect 90 days after enactment.

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Commerce Committee
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History

Mar 10

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee