Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe·CONSUMER PROTECTION

DC medical debt law bans credit reporting, restricts collections

D.C.'s Medical Debt Mitigation Amendment Act of 2026 prohibits healthcare providers and debt collectors from reporting medical debt to credit bureaus, limits wage garnishment for low-income patients, and caps interest at 3%.

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