Committee debates creditor duties, court check in draft coercive‑debt relief bill (draft 1.13)
Legislative Council presented draft 1.13 on coerced (forced) debt; survivors' advocates urged requiring a court check before creditors resume collection, while credit unions urged flexibility and said they rarely dispute authentic claims.
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After H.160 testimony the committee reviewed draft 1.13, a separate package of amendments aimed at creating a streamlined process for debtors to claim coerced or forced debt and for creditors to respond.
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