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House bill would cap child-support garnishments at 25% for low-income Marylanders
Summary
Supporters say HB 142 would help low-wage obligors stay employed and increase consistent payments by capping garnishments at 25% for people earning under about $40,000 annually; opponents warned it could conflict with court-ordered obligations and flagged an unfavorable fiscal note the sponsor plans to negotiate.
Delegate Kim Taylor told the committee that HB 142 would cap wage garnishments for child support at 25% of disposable earnings for obligors earning below roughly 250% of the federal poverty guideline (about $40,000 a year), arguing the change would help low-wage parents remain employed and therefore more likely to pay.
Workforce and community organizations said they see…
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