On March 18, the Colorado Attorney General released a statement urging student loan servicers, creditors, and debt collectors to discontinue mandatory debt collection efforts for consumers who experience financial distress due to Covid-19. The statement further encourages these providers to work proactively to assist such consumers, and states that the Attorney General’s office will “continue to evaluate and investigate relevant legal avenues” to protect borrowers during the crisis.
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