Delaware Archives

Testimony in Support of Delaware Medical Debt Protection Act

May 18, 2023

This proposed legislation in Delaware would prohibit the use of civil arrest warrants, foreclosures, wage garnishment in the collection of medical debt. The bill would cap interest that could be charged on medical debt, prohibit credit reporting of medical debts less than one year old, and would create rules for affordable payment plans.

Forced Arbitration Harming Delaware Consumers, Servicemembers, and Veterans

February 5, 2021

Forced arbitration clauses take away Delawareans’ constitutional right to a day in court when companies break the law. Instead of a judge, a private arbitrator, often chosen and paid by the company, decides cases in a secretive proceeding with no appeal.

Debt Collection Fact Sheet: Delaware

February 4, 2019

State debt collection fact sheet highlighting the percentage of state residents with debt in collection, the median debt amount, and complaints filed by over debt collection abuses.

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Testimony in Support of Delaware Medical Debt Protection Act

Forced Arbitration Harming Delaware Consumers, Servicemembers, and Veterans

Debt Collection Fact Sheet: Delaware