Maryland CCU
Taking on Maryland’s Debt Collection Practices
Debt collection tactics in Maryland are something of a legend (in a bad way) in certain circles, along with its Central Collection Unit. One Maryland attorney decided enough is enough, and has taken on the system. Hear from our Executive Director, Marceline White, about this troublesome and shadowy state agency's draconian collection practices, in this Baltimore Banner article. You can read more about our Maryland policy advocacy work here.
Policy Advocacy
Policy and Legislative Advocacy Working at the local, state, and federal level, Economic Action Maryland Fund unites individual consumer advocates, poverty and consumer organizations, and grassroots members to press for policies that protect vulnerable Marylanders. Together, we uncover systemic issues in our financial system and work to create policies that don’t just put bandaids on problems, but heal the system for good. Fact Sheets, Testimony, Comments and Sign-On Letters Fact Sheet on HB1020/SB614, Prohibiting Adverse Reporting of Outpatient Medical Debt to Credit Reporting Agencies (2025) Fact Sheet on HB769, Establishing a Statute of Limitations on Mortgage ...