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Exemption: Federal government employees' pension payments needed for support & received 3 months prior

Citation: Stat. - Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.21

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Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.21 :
222.21. Exemption of pension money and retirement or profit-sharing benefits from legal processes

(1) Money received by any debtor as pensioner of the United States within 3 months next preceding the issuing of an execution, attachment, or garnishment process may not be applied to the payment of the debts of the pensioner when it is made to appear by the affidavit of the debtor or otherwise that the pension money is necessary for the maintenance of the debtor’s support or a family supported wholly or in part by the pension money. The filing of the affidavit by the debtor, or the making of such proof by the debtor, is prima facie evidence; and it is the duty of the court in which the proceeding is pending to release all pension moneys held by such attachment or garnishment process, immediately, upon the filing of such affidavit or the making of such proof.

(2)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (d), any money or other assets payable to an owner, a participant, or a beneficiary from, or any interest of any owner, participant, or beneficiary in, a fund or account is exempt from all claims of creditors of the owner, beneficiary, or participant if the fund or account is:
1. Maintained in accordance with a master plan, volume submitter plan, prototype plan, or any other plan or governing instrument that has been preapproved by the Internal Revenue Service as exempt from taxation under s. 401(a), s. 403(a), s. 403(b), s. 408, s. 408A, s. 409, s. 414, s. 457(b), or s. 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, unless it has been subsequently determined that the plan or governing instrument is not exempt from taxation in a proceeding that has become final and nonappealable;

2. Maintained in accordance with a plan or governing instrument that has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be exempt from taxation under s. 401(a), s. 403(a), s. 403(b), s. 408, s. 408A, s. 409, s. 414, s. 457(b), or s. 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, unless it has been subsequently determined that the plan or governing instrument is not exempt from taxation in a proceeding that has become final and nonappealable; or

3. Not maintained in accordance with a plan or governing instrument described in subparagraph 1. or subparagraph 2. if the person claiming exemption under this paragraph proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the fund or account is maintained in accordance with a plan or governing instrument that:
a. Is in substantial compliance with the applicable requirements for tax exemption under s. 401(a), s. 403(a), s. 403(b), s. 408, s. 408A, s. 409, s. 414, s. 457(b), or s. 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; or

b. Would have been in substantial compliance with the applicable requirements for tax exemption under s. 401(a), s. 403(a), s. 403(b), s. 408, s. 408A, s. 409, s. 414, s. 457(b), or s. 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, but for the negligent or wrongful conduct of a person or persons other than the person who is claiming the exemption under this section.

(b) It is not necessary that a fund or account that is described in paragraph (a) be maintained in accordance with a plan or governing instrument that is covered by any part of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act for money or assets payable from or any interest in that fund or account to be exempt from claims of creditors under that paragraph.

(c) Any money or other assets or any interest in any fund or account that is exempt from claims of creditors of the owner, beneficiary, or participant under paragraph (a) does not cease to be exempt after the owner’s death by reason of a direct transfer or eligible rollover that is excluded from gross income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, including, but not limited to, a direct transfer or eligible rollover to an inherited individual retirement account as defined in s. 408(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This paragraph is intended to clarify existing law, is remedial in nature, and shall have retroactive application to all inherited individual retirement accounts without regard to the date an account was created.

(d) Any fund or account described in paragraph (a) is not exempt from the claims of an alternate payee under a qualified domestic relations order or from the claims of a surviving spouse pursuant to an order determining the amount of elective share and contribution as provided in part II of chapter 732. However, the interest of any alternate payee under a qualified domestic relations order is exempt from all claims of any creditor, other than the Department of Revenue, of the alternate payee. As used in this paragraph, the terms “alternate payee” and “qualified domestic relations order” have the meanings ascribed to them in s. 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(e) This subsection applies to any proceeding that is filed on or after the effective date of this act.
Last Amended: 2007
2007
History.—s. 1, ch. 87-375; s. 1, ch. 98-159; s. 25, ch. 99-8; s. 5, ch. 2005-82; s. 1, ch. 2005-101; s. 1, ch. 2007-74; s. 1, ch. 2011-84.
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  • Alaska Stat. § 09.38.030 (a),(b) - Weekly net earnings to $473; for sole wage earner in a household, $716; if you don't receive weekly or semi-monthly pay, can claim $1,890 in cash or liquid assets paid any month; for sole wage earner in household, $2,970
  • Alaska Stat. § 09.38.050 (b) - Weekly net earnings to $473; for sole wage earner in a household, $716; if you don't receive weekly or semi-monthly pay, can claim $1,890 in cash or liquid assets paid any month; for sole wage earner in household, $2,970
  • Alaska Admin. Code tit. 8, § 95.030 (d),(e) - Weekly net earnings to $473; for sole wage earner in a household, $716; if you don't receive weekly or semi-monthly pay, can claim $1,890 in cash or liquid assets paid any month; for sole wage earner in household, $2,970
  • Ala. Code 5-19-15 - With respect to consumer loans, consumer credit sales, and consumer leases, 75% of weekly net earnings or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage; all other cases, 75% of earned but unpaid wages; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Ala. Code 6-10-7 - With respect to consumer loans, consumer credit sales, and consumer leases, 75% of weekly net earnings or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage; all other cases, 75% of earned but unpaid wages; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Ark. Code Ann. 16-66-208 - Earned but unpaid wages due for 60 days; in no event less than $25 per week
  • Ark. Code Ann. 16-66-218 (b)(6) - Earned but unpaid wages due for 60 days; in no event less than $25 per week
  • Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1131 - 90% of earned but unpaid weekly net earnings or 60 times the federal minimum hourly wage; 50% of wages for support orders; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 703.140 - None
  • Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.070 - Minimum 75% of wages paid within 30 days prior to filing
  • Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 704.113 - Public employees' vacation credits; if receiving installments, at least 75%
  • In re Nye, 210 B.R. 857 (D. Colo. 1997) - Minimum 75% of weekly net earnings or 30 times the federal or state minimum wage, whichever is greater, including pension and insurance payments
  • In re Kobernusz, 160 B.R. 844 (D. Colo. 1993) - Minimum 75% of weekly net earnings or 30 times the federal or state minimum wage, whichever is greater, including pension and insurance payments
  • Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-54-104 - Minimum 75% of weekly net earnings or 30 times the federal or state minimum wage, whichever is greater, including pension and insurance payments
  • Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 52-361a (f) - Minimum 75% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings, or 40 times the state or federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is greater. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(f). Disposable income is that left after deductions of taxes, normal retirement contributions, union dues and fees, and health or group life insurance premiums. All wages earned by a public assistance recipient under an incentive earnings program are exempt. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-352b(d). No garnishment unless judgment debtor has failed to comply with an installment payment order. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(a). Garnishment will be for the statutory maximum, unless the court provides otherwise pursuant to motion for modification. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(f). No more than one garnishment at a time. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(f). Employer may not discharge or discipline employee for garnishment unless there are more than seven wage executions in one calendar year. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(j). Survival after payment/deposit: $1000 of identifiable, directly-deposited wages, deposited during the sixty days before the execution are exempt. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-367b(c)
  • Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 52-352b (d) - Minimum 75% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings, or 40 times the state or federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is greater. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(f). Disposable income is that left after deductions of taxes, normal retirement contributions, union dues and fees, and health or group life insurance premiums. All wages earned by a public assistance recipient under an incentive earnings program are exempt. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-352b(d). No garnishment unless judgment debtor has failed to comply with an installment payment order. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(a). Garnishment will be for the statutory maximum, unless the court provides otherwise pursuant to motion for modification. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(f). No more than one garnishment at a time. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(f). Employer may not discharge or discipline employee for garnishment unless there are more than seven wage executions in one calendar year. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(j). Survival after payment/deposit: $1000 of identifiable, directly-deposited wages, deposited during the sixty days before the execution are exempt. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-367b(c)
  • Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 52-367b (c) - Minimum 75% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings, or 40 times the state or federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is greater. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(f). Disposable income is that left after deductions of taxes, normal retirement contributions, union dues and fees, and health or group life insurance premiums. All wages earned by a public assistance recipient under an incentive earnings program are exempt. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-352b(d). No garnishment unless judgment debtor has failed to comply with an installment payment order. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(a). Garnishment will be for the statutory maximum, unless the court provides otherwise pursuant to motion for modification. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(f). No more than one garnishment at a time. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(f). Employer may not discharge or discipline employee for garnishment unless there are more than seven wage executions in one calendar year. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-361a(j). Survival after payment/deposit: $1000 of identifiable, directly-deposited wages, deposited during the sixty days before the execution are exempt. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-367b(c)
  • D.C. Code Ann. § 24-241.06 - Wages of prisoners in a work release program
  • D.C. Code Ann. § 16-572 - Minimum 75% of earned but unpaid wages, pension payments; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • D.C. Code Ann. § 15-503 - Nonwage (including pension & retirement) earnings to $200/mo for head of family; else $60/mo for a maximum of two months
  • D.C. Code Ann. § 15-501 (e)(11) - Payment for loss of future earnings
  • Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 4913 - 85% of earned but unpaid wages
  • Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.11 - 100% of wages for heads of family up to $750 per week either unpaid or paid and deposited into bank account for up to 6 months
  • Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.21 - Federal government employees' pension payments needed for support & received 3 months prior
  • Ga. Code Ann. § 18-4-20 - Minimum 75% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings, or 40 times the state or federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is greater, for private & federal workers; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Ga. Code Ann. § 18-4-21 - Minimum 75% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings, or 40 times the state or federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is greater, for private & federal workers; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Haw. Rev. Stat. § 353-1 - Prisoner's wages held by Dept. of Public Safety (except for restitution, child support, and other claims)
  • Haw. Rev. Stat. § 353-22 - Prisoner's wages held by Dept. of Public Safety (except for restitution, child support, and other claims)
  • Haw. Rev. Stat. § 353-22.5 - Prisoner's wages held by Dept. of Public Safety (except for restitution, child support, and other claims)
  • Haw. Rev. Stat. § 651-121 (6) - Unpaid wages due for services of past 31 days
  • Iowa Code § 537.5105 - Expected annual earnings Amount NOT exempt per year $0 to $12,000 -- $250 $12,000 to $16,000 -- $400 $16,000 to $24,000 -- $800 $24,000 to $35,000 -- $1,000 $35,000 to $50,000 -- $2,000 More than $50,000 -- 10% Not exempt from spousal or child support In bankruptcy, exemptions of wages and tax refunds may not exceed $1,000
  • Iowa Code § 627.6 (10) - Expected annual earnings Amount NOT exempt per year $0 to $12,000 -- $250 $12,000 to $16,000 -- $400 $16,000 to $24,000 -- $800 $24,000 to $35,000 -- $1,000 $35,000 to $50,000 -- $2,000 More than $50,000 -- 10% Not exempt from spousal or child support In bankruptcy, exemptions of wages and tax refunds may not exceed $1,000
  • In re Irish, 311 B.R. 63 (8th Cir. B.A.P. 2004) - Expected annual earnings Amount NOT exempt per year $0 to $12,000 -- $250 $12,000 to $16,000 -- $400 $16,000 to $24,000 -- $800 $24,000 to $35,000 -- $1,000 $35,000 to $50,000 -- $2,000 More than $50,000 -- 10% Not exempt from spousal or child support In bankruptcy, exemptions of wages and tax refunds may not exceed $1,000
  • Iowa Code § 642.21 - Expected annual earnings Amount NOT exempt per year $0 to $12,000 -- $250 $12,000 to $16,000 -- $400 $16,000 to $24,000 -- $800 $24,000 to $35,000 -- $1,000 $35,000 to $50,000 -- $2,000 More than $50,000 -- 10% Not exempt from spousal or child support In bankruptcy, exemptions of wages and tax refunds may not exceed $1,000
  • Iowa Code 356.29 - Wages or salary of a prisoner
  • Idaho Code § 11-605 (12) - Minimum 75% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings, or 30 times the federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is greater, but not more than $2,500 per calendar year; pension payments; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Idaho Code § 11-207 - Minimum 75% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings, or 30 times the federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is greater, but not more than $2,500 per calendar year; pension payments; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/12-803 - Minimum 85% of earned but unpaid weekly wages or 45 times the federal minimum hourly wage; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors. NOTE This exemption may no longer be allowed by all Illinois courts. See In re Radzilowski, 448 BR 767.
  • In re Mayer, 388 BR 869 (Bankr.ND Ill 2008) - Minimum 85% of earned but unpaid weekly wages or 45 times the federal minimum hourly wage; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors. NOTE This exemption may no longer be allowed by all Illinois courts. See In re Radzilowski, 448 BR 767.
  • But see, In re Koeneman, 410 B.R. 820 (Bankr.N.D.Ill 2009) - Minimum 85% of earned but unpaid weekly wages or 45 times the federal minimum hourly wage; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors. NOTE This exemption may no longer be allowed by all Illinois courts. See In re Radzilowski, 448 BR 767.
  • But see, In re Radzilowsky, 448 BR 767 (Bankr. N.D. Ill 2011) - Minimum 85% of earned but unpaid weekly wages or 45 times the federal minimum hourly wage; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors. NOTE This exemption may no longer be allowed by all Illinois courts. See In re Radzilowski, 448 BR 767.
  • 740 Ill. Comp. Stat. 170/4 - Minimum 85% of earned but unpaid weekly wages or 45 times the federal minimum hourly wage; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors. NOTE This exemption may no longer be allowed by all Illinois courts. See In re Radzilowski, 448 BR 767.
  • In re Haraughty, 403 BR 607 (Bankr. SD Indiana 2009) - Minimum 75% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings, or 30 times the federal hourly minimum wage; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Ind. Code Ann. § 24-4.5-5-105 - Minimum 75% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings, or 30 times the federal hourly minimum wage; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • In re Urban, 262 B.R. 865 (Bankr. D.Kan 2001) - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly wages or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week, whichever is greater; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Kan. Stat. Ann. § 60-2310 - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly wages or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week, whichever is greater; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 427.010 (2),(3) - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week, whichever is greater; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13:3881 (A)(1) - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week, whichever is greater; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13:3951 - Wages earned out of state exempt from out of state debts
  • Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 246, § 28 - Earned but unpaid wages to 85% of gross wages OR 50 times minimum wage per week, whichever is greater
  • Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 235, § 34 (15) - Earned but unpaid wages to 85% of gross wages OR 50 times minimum wage per week, whichever is greater
  • Md. Code Ann., [Com. Law] § 15-601.1 - Earned but unpaid wages, the greater of 75% or $145 per week; in Kent, Caroline, & Queen Anne's of Worcester Counties, the greater of 75% or 30 times federal minimum hourly wage
  • Marshall v. Safeway, Inc., 437 Md. 542 (MD 2014) - Earned but unpaid wages, the greater of 75% or $145 per week; in Kent, Caroline, & Queen Anne's of Worcester Counties, the greater of 75% or 30 times federal minimum hourly wage
  • Md. Code Ann., [Cts. & Jud. Proc.] § 11-504 (e) - Earned but unpaid wages, the greater of 75% or $145 per week; in Kent, Caroline, & Queen Anne's of Worcester Counties, the greater of 75% or 30 times federal minimum hourly wage
  • In re Stine, 360 F.3d 455 (4th Cir. 2004) - Earned but unpaid wages, the greater of 75% or $145 per week; in Kent, Caroline, & Queen Anne's of Worcester Counties, the greater of 75% or 30 times federal minimum hourly wage
  • Bank of America v. Stine, 379 Md. 76, 839 A.2d 727 ( 2003) - Earned but unpaid wages, the greater of 75% or $145 per week; in Kent, Caroline, & Queen Anne's of Worcester Counties, the greater of 75% or 30 times federal minimum hourly wage
  • Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5311 - Head of household may keep 60% of earned but unpaid wages (no less than $15/week), plus $2/week per nonspouse dependent; if not head of household may keep 40% (no less than $10/week)
  • Minn. Stat. Ann. § 550.37 subd. 14 - Wages, paid within 6 mos. of returning to work, after receiving welfare or after incarceration; includes earnings deposited in a financial institution in the last 60 days 550.37 subd. 14
  • Minn. Stat. Ann. § 571.922 - Minimum 75% of weekly disposable earnings or 40 times federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is greater
  • Minn. Stat. Ann. § 550.37 subd. 13 - Wages deposited into bank accounts for 20 days after depositing
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 513.470 - Wages of servant or common laborer to $90
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 525.030 - Minimum 75% of weekly earnings (90% of weekly earnings for head of family), or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is more; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • In re Parsons, 437 B.R. 854 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2010) - Minimum 75% of weekly earnings (90% of weekly earnings for head of family), or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is more; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Miss. Code Ann. § 85-3-4 - Earned but unpaid wages owed for 30 days; after 30 days, minimum 75% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings, or 30 times the federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is greater (bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors)
  • Mont. Code Ann. § 25-13-614 - Minimum 75% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings, or 30 times the federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is greater; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-362 - Earned but unpaid wages received 60 days before filing for bankruptcy, needed for support
  • N.D. Cent. Code § 32-09.1-03 - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 40 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is more; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors NOTE: This exemption is only applicable in garnishment proceedings.
  • N.D. Cent. Code § 28-22-18 - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 40 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is more; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors NOTE: This exemption is only applicable in garnishment proceedings.
  • Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-1558 - Minimum 85% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings or pension payments for head of family; minimum 75% of earned but unpaid weekly disposable earnings, or 30 times the federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is greater, for all others; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 512:21 (III) - Earned but unpaid wages of spouse
  • N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 512:21 (II) - 50 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week NOTE: Does not apply as a bankruptcy exemption provision. In re Damast, 136 B.R. 11, 20 (Bankr. D. N.H. 1991)
  • In re Damast, 136 B.R. 11 (Bankr. D. N.H. 1991) - 50 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week NOTE: Does not apply as a bankruptcy exemption provision. In re Damast, 136 B.R. 11, 20 (Bankr. D. N.H. 1991)
  • N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:17-56 - 90% of earned but unpaid wages if annual income under 250% of the poverty level for family size; 75% if annual income is more than that amount
  • N.J. Stat. Ann. § 38A:4-8 - Wages or allowances received by military personnel
  • N.M. Stat. Ann. § 35-12-7 - Minimum 75% of disposable earnings or 40 times the hourly minimum wage (state, fed, or local), whichever is more; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 31.295 - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 50 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week, whichever is more; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 21.090 (1)(g) - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 50 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week, whichever is more; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • In re Christensen, 122 Nev. 1309, 149 P.3d 40 ( 2006) - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 50 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week, whichever is more; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • N.Y. CPLR § 5205 (f) - 90% of earnings from dairy farmer's sales to milk dealers
  • N.Y. CPLR § 5205 (e) - 100% of pay of noncommissioned officer, private, or musician in U.S. or N.Y. state armed forces
  • N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 137-a - wages exempt from installment payments while on public assistance
  • N.Y. CPLR § 5205 (d) - 90% of earned wages within 60 days before filing
  • In re Wiltsie, 463 B.R. 223 (Bankr.N.D.N.Y. 2011) - 90% of earned wages within 60 days before filing
  • N.Y. CPLR § 5231 (b) - 90% of earned wages within 60 days before filing
  • Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2329.66 (A)(13) - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 40 times the federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is higher; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • 12 Okla. Stat. Ann. § 1171.1 - 75% of wages earned in 90 days before filing bankruptcy; bankruptcy judge may allow more if you show hardship
  • 31 Okla. Stat. Ann. § 1 (A)(18) - 75% of wages earned in 90 days before filing bankruptcy; bankruptcy judge may allow more if you show hardship
  • 31 Okla. Stat. Ann. § 1.1 - 75% of wages earned in 90 days before filing bankruptcy; bankruptcy judge may allow more if you show hardship
  • Or. Rev. Stat. § 18.385 - 75% of disposable wages or $170 per week, whichever is greater; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Or. Rev. Stat. § 292.070 - Wages withheld in state employee's bond savings accounts
  • 61 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 3704 - Prison inmates wages (repealed)
  • 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 8127 (f) - Wages of victims of abuse
  • 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 8127 - Earned but unpaid wages
  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-26-4 (8)(iii) - Earned but unpaid wages to $50
  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-7-9 - Earned but unpaid wages due military member on active duty
  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-26-4 (6) - Earned but unpaid wages due seaman
  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-26-4 (8)(ii) - Wages of any person who had been receiving public assistance are exempt for 1 year after going off of relief
  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-26-4 (9) - Wages of spouse & minor children
  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-26-4 (8)(i) - Wages paid by charitable organization or fund providing relief to the poor
  • S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 15-20-12 - Earned wages owed 60 days before filing bankruptcy, needed for support of family
  • S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 24-8-10 - Wages of prisoners in work programs
  • Tenn. Code Ann. § 26-2-106 - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is more, plus $2.50 per week per child; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Tenn. Code Ann. § 26-2-107 - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is more, plus $2.50 per week per child; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 42.001 (d) - Unpaid commissions not to exceed 25% of total personal property exemptions
  • Tex. Prop. Code Ann. § 42.001 (b)(1) - Earned but unpaid wages
  • 15 U.S.C. § 1673 - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 30 times the federal hourly wage, whichever is more; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors. NOTE: Declared not a bankruptcy exemption by numerous Federal courts
  • 46 U.S.C. § 11109 - Seaman's wages (while on a voyage) persuant to a written contract
  • 11 U.S.C. § 522 (d) - None
  • Utah Code Ann. § 78B-5-505 (1)(a)(xvi) - Unpaid earnings as of the date of filing not more than 1/24th or of the annual Median Income for the state of Utah, or 1/12 if earnings are not paid more than once a month.
  • Utah R. Civ. Proc. Rule 64D (a) - Earnings to lesser of (1) 75% of debtor's disposable earnings (50% for child support) or (2) amount by which disposable earnings exceed 37x the minimum wage per week.
  • Gladwell v. Reinhart, 2012 UT 82 ( 2012) - Unpaid earnings as of the date of filing not more than 1/24th or of the annual Median Income for the state of Utah, or 1/12 if earnings are not paid more than once a month.
  • Va. Code Ann. § 34-4.2 - Parent w household gross income, including any support payments for children living in the home, less than $1,750 per month, can exempt from wage garnishment: * $34 per week for one child; * $52 per week for two children; * $66 per week for three or more children
  • Va. Code Ann. § 34-29 - Minimum 75% of weekly disposable earnings or 40 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is greater; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 3170 - Minimum 75% of weekly disposable earnings or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is greater; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 3170 - Entire wages, if you received welfare during 2 months before filing
  • Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 72.65.060 - Earnings of work release prisoners
  • Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 6.27.150 - Minimum 75% of weekly disposable earnings or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage, whichever is greater; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Wis. Stat. Ann. § 303.10 - Wages of county work camp prisoners
  • Wis. Stat. Ann. § 303.08 (3) - Wages of county jail prisoners
  • Wis. Stat. Ann. § 303.065 (4)(b) - Wages of inmates under work-release plan
  • Wis. Stat. Ann. § 815.18 (3)(h) - 75% of weekly net income or 30 times the greater of the federal or state minimum hourly wage; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for lowincome debtors
  • W. Va. Code § 38-5A-3 - Minimum 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage per week; bankruptcy judge may authorize more for low-income debtors
  • Wyo. Stat. § 19-9-401 - Earnings of National Guard members
  • Wyo. Stat. § 1-15-511 - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 30 times the federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is more
  • Wyo. Stat. § 7-18-114 - Wages of inmates in adult community corrections program
  • Wyo. Stat. § 25-13-107 - Wages of inmates in correctional industries program
  • Wyo. Stat. § 7-16-308 - Wages of inmates on work release
  • Wyo. Stat. § 1-15-408 - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 30 times the federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is more
  • Wyo. Stat. § 40-14-505 - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 30 times the federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is more
  • In re Walsh, 96 P.3d 1 (Wyo. 2004) - Minimum 75% of disposable weekly earnings or 30 times the federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is more