# Debt Collection Agencies

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### State Legislatures Target Medical Debt Garnishment to Protect Earners
2026-03-04 16:32:28 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

State lawmakers are advancing new legislative frameworks to restrict or eliminate wage garnishment for medical debt, marking a significant shift in consumer protection law. These measures aim to shield low-to-middle-income patients from aggressive collection tactics while imposing new compliance burdens on healthcare providers and debt recovery firms.
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