Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits health care providers from placing home-liens or wage garnishments in collection of medical debt.

Highlights:

• Prohibits entering or enforcement of lien against a debtor's primary residence in an action arising from a medical debt and brought by a hospital licensed under article twenty-eight of the public health law or a health care professional authorized under title eight of the education law” (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes Act to take immediate effect (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits health care providers from placing home-liens or wage garnishments in collection of medical debt.

Highlights:

• Prohibits entering or enforcement of lien against a debtor's primary residence in an action arising from a medical debt and brought by a hospital licensed under article twenty-eight of the public health law or a health care professional authorized under title eight of the education law” (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes Act to take immediate effect (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text