California Blocks Medical Debt From Credit Reports

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 19 bills into law Tuesday related to consumer protection, credit reporting, subscription cancellation procedures, and hospital pricing, among other issues. The governor said in a Sept. 24 news release that the new laws are focused on reducing financial strains felt by Californians and will set new standards for accountability and transparency for businesses across the state. “Nobody wants to get ripped off, whether it’s a small subscription fee that’s seemingly impossible to cancel or massive medical debts which force families into financial ruin,” Newsom said. “We’re strengthening protections for Californians across the board and helping save consumers money.”...