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New Maine law protects residents from harmful effects of medical debt
source: Governor Janet Mills -> target: Maine residents
On 2026-04-09, Gov. Janet Mills signed a Maine law restricting medical debt collectors from placing liens on homes or garnishing wages. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Donna Bailey, extends earlier protections for consumers by limiting harmful debt-collection practices in Maine.
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AugustaMaineNorth AmericaUnited StatesNorth America44.311, -69.779
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