Chapter 9 filings have been rare since the mechanism was created to allow U.S. municipalities to file for bankruptcy (MuniNet Guide). There is concern that the COVID-19 pandemic might create a surge in filings (The Hill, JD Supra). The question will be suspended on 31 December 2020. The outcome will be determined using Caseload Statistics Data Tables (F-5A) provided by uscourts.gov (U.S. Courts). For 2019, there were a total of six Chapter 9 bankruptcy filings (U.S. Courts - Report F-5A 31 December 2019, see page 133 of 261 in the file).

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The question closed "No" with a closing date of 1 January 2021.

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