Courts - Judgments - Exemptions From Execution
Sponsor: Lesley J. Lopez (District 39)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 719 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Exempting up to $500 in a deposit account or other accounts of a judgment debtor held by a depository institution from execution on the judgment without an election by the debtor to exempt the money; establishing procedures a depository institution is required to follow on receipt of a writ of garnishment or other levy or attachment under certain circumstances; establishing a $6,000 limit on the cumulative value of property and cash that may be exempted; etc.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Dumais, Brige | 1199SEIU UHE | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McKinney, Robinlobbyist | CASH CAMPAIGN OF MARYLAND | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stoica, Ioanalobbyist | Job Opportunities Task Force | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Legal Aid, Maryland | Maryland Legal Aid | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hyland, Kathleen | Maryland Office of the Attorney General | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Best, Michael | National Consumer Law Center | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rodwin, Davidlobbyist | Public Justice Center | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Lopez, Delegate Lopezlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lopez, Lesley | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | White, Marcelinelobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Washington, Ryanlobbyist | Apartment and Office Building Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Elmore, Kathleen | CAI- MD LAC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Jabin, Drew | Maryland Bankers Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Enten, Robert | Md Bankers Assoc | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVStoica, IoanaJob Opportunities Task ForceRegistered for: Job Opportunities Task Force (JOTF); Jews United for Justice
FAVWhite, MarcelineRegistered for: Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition DBA Economic Action Maryland; Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition
UNFWashington, RyanApartment and Office Building AssociationRegistered for: AOBA; National Apartment Association; Apartment & Office Building Association