Consumer Protection - As introduced, prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including on a consumer report a record of a medical debt judgment that is filed in this state. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 8; Title 16; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 27; Title 28; Title 29; Title 45 and Title 47.
SB 230 prohibits consumer reporting agencies (like credit bureaus) from including medical debt judgments filed in Tennessee on consumers' credit reports. It directly affects Tennessee residents whose medical debts resulted in court judgments, removing these negative marks from their credit history. The law, effective July 1, 2025, requires agencies to exclude such judgments and provides dispute mechanisms under federal law, with enforcement under Tennessee's Consumer Protection Act.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Committee
1
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Heidi Campbell
DDemocratic
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