AB 850: Institutional Debt Transparency Act.

This bill aims to protect students from being unfairly charged higher tuition or fees due to institutional debts. It prohibits institutions of higher education from charging higher tuition or fees based on a student's debt. The bill also prevents institutions from preventing students from reenrolling or registering due to debt, unless certain conditions are met. Institutions must establish a written policy for collecting debts and provide it to students who owe debt. The bill restricts how institutions can collect debts, including not taking certain actions. Public institutions must report on institutional debts, including the number and amount owed, on a biennial basis. The bill also requires reimbursement for costs mandated by the state if the commission determines that the bill contains such costs.