Provide certain classes of property protections from creditor collections
HB 2103 would exempt certain essential assets from creditor collection for West Virginia residents who fall behind on consumer debt. It protects up to the minimum wage (50 hours/week, 52 weeks/year), the first $5,000 of homestead value, retirement accounts (like 401(k)s and IRAs), disability benefits, prepaid college funds, life insurance proceeds, and Social Security income. Wages exceeding the minimum wage threshold remain subject to garnishment. The bill directly affects individuals with consumer debt by shielding key financial resources from seizure.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Gary Howell
RRepublican
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