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CFPB Letter to Massachusetts State Legislature on Barring Medical Bills on Credit Reports

January 28, 2025

Summary

The CFPB sent a letter to the Massachusetts legislature supporting state-level efforts to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on consumer credit reports. The Bureau argues that medical billing data is often inaccurate and lacks predictive value for assessing creditworthiness.

A letter written by Seth Frotman, CFPB General Counsel, to the Representative John J. Lawn, Jr. and the Senator John J. Cronin of the Massachusetts State Legislature.

Source: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-letter-to-massachusetts-state-legislature-on-barring-medical-bills-on-credit-reports/

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What does "CFPB Letter to Massachusetts State Legislature on Barring Medical Bills on Credit Reports" cover?
The CFPB sent a letter to the Massachusetts legislature supporting state-level efforts to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on consumer credit…
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When was it published?
It was published on January 28, 2025.

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