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IL HB0530
Bill
Status
2/4/2009
Primary Sponsor
Mary Flowers
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AI Summary
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Allows courts to prospectively reduce judgment interest rates to as low as 3% per annum when judgment debtors qualify as "family supporters" entitled to relief, considering dependent needs and debtor's ability to meet them.
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Permits courts to reduce wage garnishment amounts when judgment debtors are "family supporters" and full garnishment would deny necessities to dependents under age 18 or disabled dependents residing with them.
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Defines "family supporter" as individuals who support and reside with dependent children under 18 or disabled adults, with qualifying relationships including parent, stepparent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or guardian.
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Requires wage deduction notices to inform judgment debtors of their rights to request hearings for wage garnishment reductions and interest rate reductions if they qualify as family supporters.
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Allows any party to request readjustment of reduced interest rates based on relevant changes in circumstances.
Legislative Description
CIV PRO-WAGE DEDUCT HARDSHIP
Last Action
Tabled Pursuant to Rule 22(g)
3/12/2010