H.R.5494 - Savannah's Law

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Savannah's Law as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability. as introduced.

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Dan Burton

R-IN

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2/26/2008--Introduced.
Savannah's Law - Amends federal bankruptcy law to declare nondischargeable in bankruptcy any debts for a personal injury that results in a permanent disability.

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12/11/08
For Savannah's Sake: Dan Burton Introduces Savannah's Law

Dan Burton (R) introduces H.R. 5494, known as "Savannah's Law," to revise the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to ensure that an individual cannot file bankruptcy in cases where permanent disability results from personal injury. ...

Source: For Savannah's Sake
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12/07/08
For Savannah's Sake: Tri-County School in Danger of Closing

Congressman Dan Burton [R-IN-05] announced that he has introduced H.R. 5494 known as ‘Savannah’s Law’ to revise the bankruptcy code in order to ensure that an individual can not file bankruptcy in cases where permanent disability ...

Source: For Savannah's Sake
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12/05/08
For Savannah's Sake: Savannah's Story

H.R. 5494 known as ‘Savannah’s Law’ to revise the bankruptcy code in order to ensure that an individual can not file bankruptcy in cases where permanent disability results from personal injury. Currently, the bankruptcy code does not ...

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