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<title>Revision by webmaster (June 17, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_5494.html?rev=25776</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 5494 would amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc0&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Savannah's Law - Amends federal bankruptcy law to declare nondischargeable in bankruptcy any debts for a personal injury that results in a permanent disability.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc1&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 3/17/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc2&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc3&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<title>Comment by sheri (May 6, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
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<description>go to www.vannah.org to see the inspiration for this bill.  This is the child that had her life changed for her by an individual that decided to be irresponsible and is also NOT liable for her disability.  Insurance should have covered but that is another law that needs changed as well...</description>
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<title>Revision by webmaster (April 1, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_5494.html?rev=21094</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 5494 would amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc4&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Savannah's Law - Amends federal bankruptcy law to declare nondischargeable in bankruptcy any debts for a personal injury that results in a permanent disability.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc5&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 2/26/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc6&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc7&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<title>Status as of March 17, 2008</title>
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<description>3/17/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Revision by webmaster (February 27, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_5494.html?rev=18768</link>
<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 5494 would amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc8&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc9&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc10&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc11&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<title>Revision by webmaster (February 27, 2008, 01:00:00)</title>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;H.R. 5494 would amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc12&quot;&gt; Detailed Summary &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc13&quot;&gt; Status of the Legislation &lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Latest Major Action: 2/26/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc14&quot;&gt; Points in Favor &lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;h2 id=&quot;toc15&quot;&gt; Points Against &lt;/h2&gt;
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<title>Status as of February 26, 2008</title>
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<description>2/26/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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