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VA HB445
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marcus Simon
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AI Summary
- Amends Virginia Code § 34-29 to extend wage garnishment exemptions to bankruptcy proceedings, protecting debtors' disposable earnings during bankruptcy
- Limits garnishment to the lesser of 25% of disposable earnings or the amount exceeding 40 times the federal or Virginia minimum wage, whichever minimum wage is greater
- Exempts court-ordered support payments, bankruptcy orders under Chapter XIII, and state/federal tax debts from the standard garnishment restrictions
- Caps garnishment for support orders at 50-60% of disposable earnings, increasing to 55-65% for support payments more than 12 weeks overdue
- Prohibits employers from discharging employees solely because their earnings have been garnished for a single debt
Legislative Description
Debtor's disposable earnings; exemptions form garnishment, exemptions in bankruptcy proceedings.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Courts of Justice2/4/2026
Courts of Justice: Civil1/19/2026
Courts of Justice1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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