Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 597: Wage garnishments; treasurers' liens for unpaid taxes and charges.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 597 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Wage garnishments; treasurers' liens for unpaid taxes and charges. Primary sponsor: Lashrecse Aird (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Governor's recommendation received by Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Wage garnishments; treasurers' liens for unpaid taxes and charges. Limits a treasurer's lien issued with respect to wages or salary to 25 percent of the delinquent taxpayer's disposable earnings in a single pay period. The 25 percent limitation shall not apply (i) if the lien issuer determines that the adjusted gross income of the delinquent taxpayer exceeds 250 percent of the poverty guideline amount adjusted for household size; (ii) if the treasurer determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that the delinquent taxpayer or the property assessed with such taxes is no longer in the jurisdiction, or the taxpayer is attempting to flee the jurisdiction or is improperly disposing of assets with the intent to hinder or delay the collection of the delinquent taxes; or (iii) to any portion of the delinquent obligation collected by the delinquent taxpayer and held in trust to remit to the local governing authority. This bill is identical to HB 1100.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lashrecse Aird | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor's recommendation received by Senate
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (2/26/2026 3:41 pm)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB597ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (83-Y 14-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
- Reported from Courts of Justice (15-Y 7-N)
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