Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SB702: Civil procedure: foreclosure; foreclosure or garnishment of wages for medical debt; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0701'25
Status: In committee, June 17, 2026
What the bill says
To limit interest and charges on medical debt; to limit actions taken to collect medical debt; to limit the sale of medical debt; to require information to be provided regarding medical debt; and to provide remedies.
From the engrossed text, March 11, 2026:
A bill to limit interest and charges on medical debt; to limit actions taken to collect medical debt; to limit the sale of medical debt; to require information to be provided regarding medical debt; and to provide remedies. the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. This act may be cited as the "medical debt protection act". Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) "Consumer reporting agency" means that term as defined in 15 USC 1681a. (b) "Emergency medical condition" means, regardless of the final diagnosis rendered, the condition of an emergency patient, as that term is defined in section 20904 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20904. (c) "Emergency services" means all of the following with respect to an emergency medical condition: (i) Both of the following: (A) A medical screening examination as required under 42 USC 1395dd that is within the capability of the emergency department of a hospital, including ancillary services routinely available to the emergency department to evaluate the emergency medical condition. (B) Further medical examination and treatment, to the extent they are within the capabilities of the staff and facilities available at the hospital, as are required under 42 USC 1395dd(e)(3) to stabilize the patient. (ii) As it relates to any mental health service or substance use disorder service, …
Sponsors
- Anthony, Sarah (D, 21) · primary sponsor
- Cavanagh, Mary (D, 6)
- McMorrow, Mallory (D, 8)
- Moss, Jeremy (D, 7)
- Lindsey, Jonathan (R, 17)
Latest actions
- : referred to second reading
- : reported with recommendation without amendment
- : referred to Committee on Health Policy
- : read a first time
- : received on 03/11/2026
- : PASSED ROLL CALL # 28 YEAS 35 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
- : PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
- : SUBSTITUTE (S-1) CONCURRED IN
- : REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
- : SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: JONATHAN LINDSEY
Votes
- Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment (June 17, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed
- PASSED (March 11, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Reported Favorably Without Amendment 3/4/2026 (March 5, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Civil procedure: foreclosure, Health: other, Civil procedure: garnishment
Common questions
- What is SB702?
- SB702 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Civil procedure: foreclosure; foreclosure or garnishment of wages for medical debt; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0701'25.
- What does SB702 do?
- In its own words: To limit interest and charges on medical debt; to limit actions taken to collect medical debt; to limit the sale of medical debt; to require information to be provided regarding medical debt; and to provide remedies.
- What is the status of SB702?
- In committee as of June 17, 2026. Latest action: referred to second reading (June 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB702?
- Anthony, Sarah (D, 21), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB702?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0702
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