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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.
previous 110th session of congress Other Bill Titles (2 more) 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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| Introduced |  | Voted on by House | | Voted on by Senate | | Considered By President | | Bill Becomes Law |
| February 26, 2008 |
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December 12, 2008 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
December 08, 2008 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 âSavannahâs Lawâ 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
December 06, 2008 For Savannah's Sake: Savannah and I join other families on ...
H.R. 5494 known as âSavannahâs Lawâ 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 ...
Source: For Savannah's Sake
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