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: 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: Open Bankruptcy Project Accepted: April 16, 2026
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Maintained by: Open Bankruptcy Project Launched: April 2026
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