The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1337 aims to provide temporary relief for individuals engaged in problem gambling programs by mandating a suspension of debt collection activities. Effective January 1, 2026, if a debtor informs a creditor of their participation in a problem gambling program, the creditor is required to halt all collection activities related to the debtor's unsecured debts for a period of thirty calendar days. After this suspension period, the creditor may resume collection efforts but must notify the debtor of the recommencement.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any applicable statute of limitations on the creditor's claim will be paused during the thirty-day suspension of collection activities. This legislation seeks to support individuals in recovery from problem gambling by providing them with a temporary reprieve from the pressures of debt collection, thereby allowing them to focus on their rehabilitation without the added stress of financial obligations.