Senate Sponsor: State Senator Jamie Eldridge House Sponsor: Representative Tram Nguyen & Representative Christine Barber

The bill impacts thousands of Mass. residents, espcially in those in communities of color. Families are struggling.Current law does not do enough to protect consumers from practices like seizing wages. The act will improve fairness of existing debt collection practices, protect wages to keep foods on the table, and make clear that no one can be imprisoned for a debt.