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AR HB1676

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Womack

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing exemption that protected Arkansas state income tax refunds from garnishment by judgment creditors

  • Allows judgment creditors to garnish a debtor's state income tax refund as part of collecting on civil judgments

  • Preserves existing state debt set-off program provisions under § 26-36-301, which allows the state to intercept refunds for debts owed to state agencies

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 16-110-413(a) governing garnishment against the state and its subdivisions

  • Sponsored by Representative Womack and Senator Crowell during the 95th General Assembly Regular Session, 2025

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Garnishment Against The State Or A Subdivision Of The State; And To Allow For Income Tax Refunds To Be Subject To Garnishment By Judgment Creditors.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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