CFPB Letter to Washington State Legislature on Barring Medical Bills on Credit Reports

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Operational Brief

The letter discusses the potential impact of barring medical bills from credit reports on consumers and financial institutions. No explicit action items are mentioned for credit unions.

Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions

The article does not mention Texas, TCUD, or any Texas-specific entities. It is a general commentary on a proposed policy change in Washington State that may have broader implications but is not specific to Texas.

Who this most likely affects

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Original Source Material

A letter written by Seth Frotman, CFPB General Counsel, to Senator Marcus Riccelli and Representative Joe Timmons of the Washington State Legislature.