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AR HB1676
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Womack
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AI Summary
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Removes the existing exemption that protected Arkansas state income tax refunds from garnishment by judgment creditors
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Allows judgment creditors to garnish a debtor's state income tax refund as part of collecting on civil judgments
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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
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Amends Arkansas Code § 16-110-413(a) governing garnishment against the state and its subdivisions
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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