Rhode Island § 6-60-2 - Medical Debt Reporting
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 6-60-2 — Medical Debt Reporting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-60-2. Medical Debt Reporting
R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-60-2
§ 6-60-2. Medical debt reporting prohibited in contracts with collection entities.
A healthcare provider as defined in § 27-81-3, or a healthcare facility authorized or licensed under chapter 17 of title 23, or an emergency medical transportation service certified under chapter 4.1 of title 23, shall not furnish information regarding any portion of a medical debt to a consumer reporting agency. In any contract entered into with a collection entity or debt collector for the purchase or collection of medical debt, there shall be included a provision that prohibits the reporting of any portion of medical debt to a consumer reporting agency.
History of Section.
P.L. 2024, ch. 224, § 1, effective January 1, 2025; P.L. 2024, ch. 225, § 1, effective
January 1, 2025.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 6-60-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 6-60-2 cover?
Section 6-60-2 ("Medical Debt Reporting") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 6-60-2?
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