MD SB16

Limits child support wage withholding to 25% of disposable earnings for obligors whose income does not exceed 250% of the federal poverty guidelines for a family of one, covering both current support and arrearages

Caps employer deductions at 35% of disposable earnings for low-income obligors when processing earnings withholding orders, unless the obligor was determined to be voluntarily impoverished

Requires earnings withholding orders sent to employers to include information about the new state withholding limits in addition to federal Consumer Credit Protection Act limits

Allows employees to contest withholding amounts through administrative hearings if the withholding exceeds either federal limits or the new state limits under § 10-129

Takes effect October 1, 2028