S.Amdt. 18
What it does: Inserts new text on page 13, between lines 7 and 8
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)What it changes
1 change to S. 256
Inserts new text on page 13, between lines 7 and 8
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (v) In addition to the other grounds by which the presumption of abuse may be rebutted under this subparagraph, the debtor may rebut the presumption of abuse by showing catastrophic financial hardship caused by illness, resulting in substantial unreimbursed expenses for necessary medical care, that burdens the debtor to such an extent that the debtor is unable to repay the medical debt over the debtor's lifetime, in the judgement of the court. If the debtor rebuts the presumption of abuse under this clause, the bankruptcy judge shall not dismiss or convert the case to a proceeding under chapter 13 of this title.
Original wording
On page 13, between lines 7 and 8, insert the following:
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As printed
SA 18. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 256, to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 13, between lines 7 and 8, insert the following:
“(v) In addition to the other grounds by which the presumption of abuse may be rebutted under this subparagraph, the debtor may rebut the presumption of abuse by showing catastrophic financial hardship caused by illness, resulting in substantial unreimbursed expenses for necessary medical care, that burdens the debtor to such an extent that the debtor is unable to repay the medical debt over the debtor's lifetime, in the judgement of the court. If the debtor rebuts the presumption of abuse under this clause, the bankruptcy judge shall not dismiss or convert the case to a proceeding under chapter 13 of this title.
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Senate amendment submitted
March 1, 2005