Bills to Subject Comp Benefits to Garnishment for Child Support Head to Governor

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has until the end of May to decide whether to enact legislation that would subject as much as a quarter of an injured worker’s indemnity benefits to being garnished for unpaid child support. The Senate on Friday voted 42-0 to pass HB 800, by Del. N. Scott Phillips, D-Baltimore, which would specify that 25% of the net recovery of workers’ compensation indemnity benefits is subject to a judgment for unpaid child support. The bill defines net recovery to mean the amount of money left after paying attorney fees, expenses, medical bills, liens or relate...