Requires the state institute for public policy to: (1) Conduct a study of medical debt in the state; and

(2) Include in the report, a systematic review of the prevalence and impact of medical debt on Washingtonians and a comparison of the laws and practices regarding medical debt collection in this state with those in other states.

Allows the state institute for public policy, in conducting its analysis, to work with the administrative office of the courts and individual courts to access necessary data.

Expires January 1, 2020.