SB17-080
Reduce Amount Of Wages Subject To Garnishment
Concerning a reduction in the amount of earnings subject to garnishment.
Session:
2017 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Civil Law
The bill changes the amount of wages that may be withheld and paid under a garnishment to the lesser of:
- 25% of an individual's disposable earnings; or
- If the individual makes less than 250% of the federal poverty level adjusted for family size, 10% of the individual's gross earnings; or
- Zero if the individual's weekly take-home pay is less than 30 times the state's minimum wage.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)