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Savannah's Law

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability.

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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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March 12, 2008 Dan Burton introduces Savannah's Law

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

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February 25, 2008 Bill Action: Introduced: HR 5494: To amend title 11 of the United ...

Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN] introduced HR 5494: To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

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February 25, 2008 HR 5494, To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make ...

HR 5494 would amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.

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