Bill to shield consumers' credit scores from medical debt signed into law

On Monday, Gov. Tina Kotek celebrated the signing of three bills to protect consumers, including Senate Bill 605. It bars hospitals, clinics, medical credit card companies and others from reporting ... Read More

Ohio House considers removing medical debt from credit scores

State lawmakers are debating a bipartisan Ohio House bill that looks to stop Ohioans' medical debt from being reflected in their credit scores. Most recently, opponents took to the House Health ... Read More

Do medical bills affect your credit? New federal rules may cause changes

As of July 2025, a federal judge abolished proposed federal rules to remove medical debt from consumer credit reports. Medical debt over $500 will still appear on credit reports after one year in ... Read More

Oregon bans medical debt on credit reports to aid consumers

Gov. Tina Kotek has signed three significant pro-consumer bills into law this week, aiming to enhance protection for Oregon families. Read More

What you need to know about medical debt and your credit report

If you are confused about whether medical debt appears on credit reports, join the club. The truth is, even credit experts are struggling to keep up, as government edicts and judicial decisions bounce ... Read More