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Committee advances pilot to link child support arrears with job placement
Summary
The Economic Matters Committee voted to move House Bill 1126 favorably, a pilot that directs the Maryland Department of Labor to help people with child support arrearages find employment so wage garnishment can resume payment to families.
The Economic Matters Committee on Tuesday voted to move House Bill 1126 favorably, a pilot program that would authorize the Maryland Department of Labor to help people who are behind on child support find work.
Supporters said the program does not change existing child support obligations but aims to connect unemployed obligors with jobs so existing enforcement tools — including court-ordered wage garnishment — can resume. "It's a pilot program so the Department of Labor can help those who are behind on child support figure out ways to help…
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