Senate Bill 2865 Summary

• Limits salary withholding from public officials and employees to 25% of wages for unpaid state income taxes or child support arrearages until the full debt is paid.

• Employees may only receive 75% of their salary or compensation if they have outstanding income tax payments due after August 15 or child support payments overdue for 30 days.

• Withholding amounts cannot exceed limits established under Section 303(b) of the Consumer Credit Protection Act (15 USCS 1673).

• Applies to all state employees and employees of political subdivisions including counties, school districts, colleges, and universities.

• Effective date: July 1, 2023.