Minnesota lawmakers sign bill to help with medical debt [Video]

ST PAUL, Minn. — On Monday, state lawmakers made moves to help Minnesotans get out from under their medical debt. 

Governor Tim Walz was joined by Attorney General Keith Ellison and Senator Liz Boldon and Representative Liz Reyer, the authors of the bill. 

“Life-saving cancer treatments or a trip to the emergency room shouldn’t cause a tanked credit score or a lifetime of debt,” said Governor Walz. “Thanks to the work of the Attorney General, legislators, and Minnesotans who’ve shared their stories, these reforms will help Minnesotans get the care they need, manage their medical debt, and feel protected in their most vulnerable moments.”