A set of bills aimed to protect Oregon consumers was signed by Governor Tina Kotek on Monday. The bills address three pressing issues: medical debt, online transactions, and car purchases.

Gov Kotek Signs Bills Into Law

After signing three Senate Bills —SB 605, SB 430, and SB 3178 —on Monday, Governor Kotek said, “These new bills give Oregonians more peace of mind, fairness, and transparency they need for a more secure future.”

Oregon Medical Debt Bill

To ease the stress of medical debt, Senate Bill 605 bars medical service providers from sending debt reports to consumer reporting agencies to ensure medical crises don’t damage credit histories.

The bill, ending medical debt credit reporting, seeks to help shield families from the long-term harm of medical debt and sees Oregon joini

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