MO HB993

Increases the maximum garnishment limit for employees who are heads of household and state residents from 10 percent to 20 percent of aggregate earnings after legally required deductions.

Maintains existing garnishment limits of 25 percent of earnings or the amount exceeding 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is less.

Exempts court orders for child support, spousal support, bankruptcy proceedings, and state or federal tax debts from these garnishment restrictions.

Requires all garnishment notices and writs to clearly display the wage protection provisions on the document itself.

Protects employees from discharge by employers solely due to wage garnishment for a single debt, with violations classified as a misdemeanor.