Can unpaid medical bills go on your credit report in Connecticut?

CT Mirror – Friday, March 27, 2026
By Reginald David

No.

Under Connecticut law, unpaid medical bills cannot be reported to credit agencies for inclusion on a credit report. In May 2024, Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 24-6, “An Act Concerning the Reporting of Medical Debt,” which took effect July 1, 2024. The law prohibits health care providers, hospitals, and collection entities from reporting any portion of a person’s medical debt to a credit rating agency. It also requires providers to include contract provisions preventing debt collectors from reporting medical debt.

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