Bill > HB1100

This bill modifies existing laws regarding wage garnishments and treasurer's liens for unpaid taxes and charges in Virginia. Primarily, it limits a treasurer's lien on wages or salary to 25 percent of an individual's disposable earnings (earnings after legally required deductions) per pay period. However, this 25 percent limit does not apply if the treasurer determines the delinquent taxpayer's adjusted gross income is more than 250 percent of the federal poverty guideline for their household size, or if a court or the treasurer finds clear evidence that the taxpayer is attempting to flee the jurisdiction or is improperly disposing of assets to avoid paying debts. Additionally, the limitation does not apply to funds the taxpayer has collected and is holding in trust to pay local authorities. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of the Code of Virginia related to wage garnishments and the recovery of improper payments to state employees, ensuring consistency in the application of the 25 percent disposable earnings limitation.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1100