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Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill into law that bans liens on homes and wage garnishments for people with medical debt.
The bill, signed into law on Monday, builds on an existing state law that prevents medical debt from appearing on credit reports.
The new law takes effect in 90 days.
Other states including Texas and Pennsylvania already have a ban on wage garnishments for medical debt.
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