Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 1972 — Emergency relief payments; automatic exemption from creditor process.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0456)

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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 24, 2023.

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Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Failed a recorded vote

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

76 added · 72 removed

Plain-language change summary

The new version of HB 1972 makes minor changes to the wording in the section that explains to individuals how to claim exemptions from garnishment and liens. The most notable change is replacing the term "NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR" with a more straightforward introduction. This adjustment aims to simplify communication and make it clearer for individuals facing garnishment, helping them better understand their rights and the process for claiming exemptions. By making these updates, the bill enhances accessibility and support for those dealing with financial difficulties.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-512.4 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 34-28.3 of the Code repeal.inia, relating to emergency relief payments;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 SESSION CHAPTER 456 An Act to amend and reenact § 8.01-512.4 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 34-28.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to emergency relief payments;
automatic exemption from creditor procesR;
automatic exemption from creditor process;
O [H 1972] L Approved L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
repeal.
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[H 1972] Approved March 24, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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D No summons in garnishment shall be issued or served, nor shall any notice of lien be served on a financial institution pursuant to § 8.01-502.1, unless a notice of exemptions and claim for exemption form are attached.
§ 8.01-512.4.
Notice of exemptions from garnishment and lien.
No summons in garnishment shall be issued or served, nor shall any notice of lien be served on a financial institution pursuant to § 8.01-502.1, unless a notice of exemptions and claim for exemption form are attached.
NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR HOW TO CLAIM EXEMPTIONS FROM GARNISHMENT AND LIEN The attached Summons in Garnishment or Notice of Lien has been issued on request of a creditor who holds a judgment against you.
HOW TO CLAIM EXEMPTIONS FROM GARNISHMENT AND LIEN The attached Summons in Garnishment or Notice of Lien has been issued on request of a creditor who holds a judgment against you.
The Summons may cause your property or wages to be held or H taken to pay the judgment.
The Summons may cause your property or wages to be held or taken to pay the judgment.
1 said to be exempted.
The law provides that certain property and wages cannot be taken in garnishment.
Such property is said to be exempted.
E If you claim an exemption, you should (i) fill out the claim for exemption form and (ii) deliver or mail the form to the clerk's office of this court.
If you claim an exemption, you should (i) fill out the claim for exemption form and (ii) deliver or mail the form to the clerk's office of this court.
You do not need to file a claim for exemption to receive this exemption, but if you believe the wrong amount is being withheld you may file a claim for exeOn the day of the hearing you should come to court ready to explain why your property is exempted, and you should bring any documents that may help you prove your case.
You do not need to file a claim for exemption to receive this exemption, but if you believe the wrong amount is being withheld you may file a claim for exemption.
On the day of the hearing you should come to court ready to explain why your property is exempted, and you should bring any documents that may help you prove your case.
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Veterans' benefits (38 U.S.C.
§ 5301).
be applicable in child support cases (§ 60.2-608, Code of Virginia).ginia).
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This exemption may not __ 9.
Unemployment compensation benefits (§ 60.2-600, Code of Virginia).
This exemption may not be applicable in child support cases (§ 60.2-608, Code of Virginia).
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Property of disabled veterans –– additional $10,000 cash (§ 34-4.1, Code of Virginia).
Workers' Compensation benefits (§ 65.2-531, Code of Virginia).-4.1, Code of Virginia).
Workers' Compensation benefits (§ 65.2-531, Code of Virginia).
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0456)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 456 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023

  5. Signed by President

  6. Signed by Speaker

  7. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1972ER)

  8. Enrolled

  9. Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)

  10. Read third time

  11. Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)

  12. Reported from Judiciary (11-Y 0-N)

  13. Referred to Committee on the Judiciary

  14. Constitutional reading dispensed

  15. VOTE: Block Vote Passage (98-Y 0-N)

  16. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)

  17. Read second time and engrossed

  18. Read first time

  19. Reported from Courts of Justice (20-Y 0-N)

  20. Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 1-N)

  21. Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #2

  22. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  23. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102063D

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

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Not signed on (147)

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Who sponsors HB 1972?
HB 1972 is sponsored by James A. "Jay" Leftwich.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2023. Enacted.
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