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The Unfair Debt Bill
New bill protects people from unfair debt collection practices
COLLECTION AGENCY COERCED DEBT
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would help people not pay debts they were forced into.
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If this bill passes, people can fight back against unfair debt collection. It is important to speak up now to protect your rights.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Debtors would not be responsible for coerced debts.
- People can report coerced debts to collection agencies.
- Collection agencies must stop trying to collect these debts quickly.
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