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Panel approves bill barring consumer-reporting agencies from listing medical debt
Summary
Senate Bill 605, as amended, would prohibit consumer-reporting agencies from reporting medical debt for Oregon residents; a committee amendment clarified that the definition of medical debt includes balances on credit cards used for medical services.
The committee voted to adopt an amendment (A9) and to advance Senate Bill 605A as amended to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. Committee staff described SB 605 as prohibiting consumer-reporting agencies from reporting the existence or amount of any medical debt owed by an Oregon resident. The staff summary said the amendment (A9) clarifies that medical debt includes obligations on credit cards issued specifically for payment of medical services, products or devices used for medical treatment; staff reported a minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact.
After adopting the amendment on a roll-call vote, the committee voted to move the amended bill to the floor. Chair Sosa said she would carry the bill to the House floor.
No additional policy directions to staff or amendments were adopted during the work session.
