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MS HB 6: Identity theft; establish procedure for victim to have debt forgiven and credit reports purged.

Detected August 15, 2026 · in Debt Collection (FDCPA / State)

Mississippi HB 6 establishes a procedure for identity theft victims to have debts forgiven and credit reports purged, impacting debt collectors and credit reporting.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Debt Collection (FDCPA / State) space on August 15, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Debt collectors, debt buyers, collection law firms, and creditor first-parties operating in Mississippi. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text; check the bill for effective date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Debt Collection (FDCPA / State) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New procedure for identity theft victims to seek debt forgiveness and credit report purging, likely requiring collectors to verify and cease collection on disputed debts.

Who it affects

Debt collectors, debt buyers, collection law firms, and creditor first-parties operating in Mississippi.

What you must do

Review the bill text to understand the specific verification and response requirements when a victim claims identity theft.

Deadline

Not specified in the provided text; check the bill for effective date.

Source: https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/all_measures/allmsrs.xml

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