Arizona voters in November overwhelmingly handed a measure designed to cut back rates of interest on medical debt, however a choose has briefly halted the measure from taking full impact, the Arizona Republic reported Dec. 8.
The measure is being challenged by opponents who argue that the poll initiative is unclear about whether or not its provisions will apply to outdated money owed or solely to those who happen after it has taken impact, in keeping with the report.
Maricopa County Superior Courtroom Choose John Blanchard signed a short lived restraining order stopping instances from an motion incurred earlier than Dec. 5 that haven’t gone to collections but from receiving protections underneath the measure, in keeping with the report. Money owed incurred after Dec. 5 shall be protected by the provisions.
Rodd McLeod, a spokesperson for Healthcare Rising — a gaggle supporting the measure — advised the outlet that opponents “want to present it a relaxation and settle for the desire of the folks.”
An evidentiary listening to is scheduled for Dec. 16, in keeping with the report.