Growing Number of States Suspend Garnishments During Virus Crisis

A growing number of states have temporarily suspended most garnishments during the coronavirus crisis.

Among those put on hold were new and existing garnishments, excluding those for child support and spousal support. Some states also moved to protect federal virus-relief payments from garnishments.

Following is a list of states with temporary garnishment rules:

• California exempted any federal, state, and local financial assistance provided in response to Covid-19 from levies and garnishments under Executive Order N-27-50, enacted April 23.

• In the District of Columbia, creditors and debt collectors may not initiate, ...