Make collection of time-barred debts unlawful

Warren’s plan would clarify that attempting to collect a debt after its statute of limitations has expired violates the law. The change would address debt collectors filing claims in bankruptcy on debts they no longer have a right to collect.

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In their own words

making clear that collection of an expired debt is a violation of the law.

The source

Fixing Our Bankruptcy System to Give People a Second Chan...

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Retrieved: 11/12/2026