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VA HB1100

VA HB1100
Wage garnishments; treasurers' liens for unpaid taxes and charges.


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
Passed
04/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/22/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Wage garnishments; treasurers' liens for unpaid taxes and charges. Limits a treasurer's lien issued with respect to wages or salary to 25 percent of the delinquent taxpayer's disposable earnings in a single pay period. The 25 percent limitation shall not apply (i) if the lien issuer determines that the adjusted gross income of the delinquent taxpayer exceeds 250 percent of the poverty guideline amount adjusted for household size; (ii) if a court of appropriate jurisdiction determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that the delinquent taxpayer may flee or attempt to flee the jurisdiction or is improperly disposing of assets with the intent to hinder or delay the collection of the delinquent obligations; or (iii) to any portion of the delinquent obligation collected by the delinquent taxpayer and held in trust to remit to the local governing authority. This bill is identical to SB 597.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing laws regarding wage garnishments and treasurer's liens for unpaid taxes and charges. Primarily, it limits a treasurer's lien on wages or salary to 25 percent of a delinquent taxpayer's disposable earnings (earnings remaining after legally required deductions) per pay period. However, this 25 percent limit does not apply if the treasurer determines the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds 250 percent of the federal poverty guideline for their household size, or if there's clear evidence the taxpayer is fleeing or hiding assets to avoid paying taxes, or if the funds are held in trust for remittance to the local government. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of the code, including updating references to subsections and clarifying language related to garnishment and liens.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1090) (on 04/22/2026)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Tax Administration and Collection of Revenue
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Civil Law and Procedure

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1100 01/14/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1100/text/CHAP1090 04/30/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1100/text/HB1100ER2 04/23/2026
Governor's Recommendation HB1100 https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1100/text/HB1100G 04/14/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (4/1/2026 9:45 am) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1215013.PDF 04/01/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1100/text/HB1100ER 03/30/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1100/text/HB1100S1 03/05/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1100/text/HB1100SC1 03/02/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/17/2026 8:07 pm) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169106.PDF 02/17/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1100/text/HB1100E 02/09/2026
Courts of Justice Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1100/text/HB1100AH1 02/04/2026
Civil Subcommittee Amendment https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1100/text/HB1100AHC1 02/02/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/23/2026 2:13 pm) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1095653.PDF 01/23/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1100/text/HB1100 01/14/2026
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