Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 539: Consumer Protection - As introduced, prohibits healthcare providers from reporting a patient's medical debt to a consumer reporting agency; prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including on a consumer report a record of a medical debt. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 8; Title 16; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 27; Title 28; Title 29; Title 45; Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68.

In committee Last action February 5, 2025: P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 539 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer Protection - As introduced, prohibits healthcare providers from reporting a patient's medical debt to a consumer reporting agency; prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including on a consumer report a record of a medical debt. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 8; Title 16; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 27; Title 28; Title 29; Title 45; Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Vincent Dixie (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Vincent Dixie (Democratic).