Washington Archives

Testimony in Support of Legislation to Improve State Exemption Laws in Washington State

January 17, 2023

This written testimony is submitted on behalf of the National Consumer Law Center in support of S.B. 5173, which would amend RCW 6.15.010 to increase protections for financially-stressed families in the state. This would be an important step toward strengthening Washington’s overall property protections for families struggling with debt.

Debt Collection Fact Sheet: Washington

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.

Comments Regarding Remote Debt Collection WAC Amendment

December 23, 2020

Comment Letter to WA Dept. of Licensing re: Proposed amendments to WAC 308-29-010 and new WAC 308-29-085

Forced Arbitration: Harming Washington Consumers, Servicemembers, and Veterans

February 5, 2021

Forced arbitration clauses take away Washingtonians’ 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.

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Testimony in Support of Legislation to Improve State Exemption Laws in Washington State

Debt Collection Fact Sheet: Washington

Comments Regarding Remote Debt Collection WAC Amendment

Forced Arbitration: Harming Washington Consumers, Servicemembers, and Veterans