May 12, 2020: On March 18, 2020, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed into law LD 1053 by Rep. Janice Cooper (Chapter 622 of the Laws of 2020). This new law, which takes effect on September 1, 2020, will reduce the statute of limitations on judgment liens from 20 years to 10 years with a […]
State Updates: As States Extend State of Emergency Orders, Debt Collection Remains in Focus
Iowa
As previously reported, on April 24, 2020, the Governor of Iowa extended the State of Public Health Disaster Emergency in response to the ongoing state of […]
April 30, 2020:
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State Updates: As States Extend State of Emergency Orders, Debt Collection Remains in Focus
Iowa
On Friday April 24, 2020, Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds issued an Order extending the State of Public Health Disaster Emergency in response […]
April 24, 2020:
California Exempts CARES Act Payments from Garnishment
On April 23, 2020, California’s Governor Newsom, signed an Executive Order that exempts garnishment for any individuals receiving federal, state or local government financial assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means, effective immediately, any federal, state or local government financial assistance made available to […]
April 23, 2020: Under Indiana law, the Indiana Supreme Court has supervisory authority to issue Orders to protect the public interest on an emergency basis. Earlier this month, the Indiana Supreme Court invoked this authority to prohibit Indiana courts from issuing new writs of attachment, civil bench warrants, or body attachments until the expiration of […]
April 20, 2020:
New York
On Saturday April 18, 2020, New York’s attorney general said banks and debt collectors cannot freeze or seize stimulus funds.
Under New York law, certain types of property — including public benefits like public assistance, social security, and veterans’ and retirement benefits — are exempt from execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other […]
April 20, 2020: On March 18, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic was taking over the news cycle, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law HB 2476 by Rep. Amy Wallen (Chapter 30 of the Laws of 2020). This new law which takes effect on June 11, 2020, should be analyzed carefully by debt buyers […]
April 16, 2020:
Washington
On April 14, 2020, the Governor of Washington issued an emergency proclamation temporarily prohibiting the garnishment of wages and other income to collect judgments, and the accrual of post judgment interest on such judgments for consumer debt throughout Washington State. Consumer Debt is defined in Washington code section RCW 6.01.060(2) as: “[A]ny obligation […]
April 13, 2020: In response to the COVID-19 state of emergency, the Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) will issue updates periodically with guidance for our members. The summary below includes some information we previously communicated on 3/17/20, 3/20/20, and 3/24/20, plus new guidance on the use of Federal Stimulus Funds. Please take a few minutes […]
April 9, 2020: On April 7, 2020 Washington DC City Council passed the COVID-19 Response Supplemental Emergency and Temporary Amendment Act of 2020. The new rules for debt collection in Washington DC take effect immediately for a period spanning the duration of the state of emergency plus 60 days. Under the authority vested in him, […]