Federal Rules Submissions

Formal suggestions submitted to the Judicial Conference of the United States for consideration by the Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules and the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure.

26-BK-3 Pending Consideration

Section 1328(f) Discharge Eligibility Screening

Rule 4004 -- requiring verification of discharge eligibility under 11 U.S.C. Section 1328(f). Cited in the Consumer Subcommittee memo, Tab 4C, page 125 of the April 2026 Advisory Committee agenda book.

Submitted: Dan Brown, Open Bankruptcy Project Accepted: March 23, 2026
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26-BK-5 Pending Consideration

Rule 9037 and Official Forms SSN Exposure

Rule 9037, Official Forms 121 and 309E1 -- SSN exposure in filed documents. Five proposed amendments addressing systemic PII exposure across federal court filings.

Submitted: Dan Brown, Open Bankruptcy Project Accepted: April 16, 2026
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