Vermont committee reviews H.385 to shield victims of coerced debt with new confidentiality and review process A House Commerce & Economic Development subcommittee examined H.385, which would let debtors submit a sworn statement and qualified third-party certification to stop collection while creditors review; the draft adds a Public Records Act exemption, 10-business-day halt, a 30-day review, and a DFR-hosted model form, with stakeholders raising procedural and practical concerns.

A new bill in Vermont could transform how victims of coerced debt seek protection, enforcing strict creditor duties and ensuring confidentiality for those affected.

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