The bill amends K.S.A. 60-2310, which governs wage garnishment in Kansas. It defines key terms such as "earnings," "disposable earnings," "wage garnishment," and "federal minimum hourly wage." The bill specifies that only the aggregate disposable earnings of an individual can be subjected to wage garnishment, with the maximum amount limited to either 25% of the individual's disposable earnings for a workweek or the amount exceeding 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage, among other criteria. Additionally, it restricts creditors to issuing only one garnishment against the same debtor within a 30-day period and outlines exceptions for certain debts, such as court-ordered support payments and tax obligations.

The bill also introduces provisions regarding the impact of illness on wage garnishment, stating that if a debtor is unable to work for more than two weeks due to illness, garnishment cannot be enforced until two months after recovery. It clarifies that certain assignments of accounts do not qualify for wage garnishment, while also detailing the maximum amounts that can be garnished for support orders based on the debtor's family situation. The bill repeals the previous version of K.S.A. 60-2310, ensuring that the new regulations take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 60-2310