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CFPB Letter to South Dakota State Legislature on Barring Medical Bills on Credit Reports

January 28, 2025

Summary

The CFPB issued a letter supporting proposed South Dakota legislation that would prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on consumer credit reports. The Bureau emphasizes that medical debt is a poor predictor of creditworthiness and advocates for its removal to improve consumer financial health and credit accuracy.

A letter written by Seth Frotman, CFPB General Counsel, to Representative Brian Mulder of the South Dakota State Legislature.

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

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The CFPB issued a letter supporting proposed South Dakota legislation that would prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on consumer credit reports. The…
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It was published on January 28, 2025.

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