Was the Executive Order restricting garnishments and other collection activity extended beyond May 29?

Yes, on May 29, the Illinois Governor signed Executive Order 2020-39, re-issuing and extending Executive Order 2020-25 (restricting garnishments and certain other collection activities) through June 27, 2020.

For resources related to our guidance, please see:

  • Illinois Executive Order 2020-39 (May 29, 2020) (“Executive Order 2020-25 is re-issued in its entirety and extended through June 27, 2020.”)
  • Illinois Executive Order 2020-25 (April 14, 2020) (“Section 1. During the duration of the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamations, Sections 5/12-705, 5/12-805, and 5/2-1402 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, 735 ILCS 5/12-705, 735 ILCS 5/12-805, and 735 ILCS 5/2-1402, that permit the service of a garnishment summons, wage deduction summons, or a citation to discover assets on a consumer debtor or consumer garnishee, are suspended. Section 2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Executive Order shall be construed to apply to domestic support obligations, including child support and spousal maintenance obligations.”)