Senator Bailey Introduces Bill to Expand Protections for Mainers with Medical Debt

Saco Bay News reported on Senator Bailey's introduction of LD 2129 (An Act to Protect Maine People from the Harmful Impacts of Medical Debt), a bill designed to shield Mainers from aggressive medical debt collection practices. The legislation would prohibit debt collectors from garnishing wages or placing liens on primary residences for unpaid medical bills. Senator Bailey introduced the bill in response to stories from constituents whose financial security had been threatened by unexpected medical expenses, emphasizing that no Mainer should lose their home over a hospital bill.

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