H.B. 554: State Debt Collection Amendments

About this bill

Did not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026. This bill modifies provisions related to government debt collection.

• Directs the State Tax Commission to apply an overpayment of corporate income tax to any amounts the taxpayer owes under the Crime Victims Restitution Act
• Provides that a governmental entity may engage in collection activity regardless of whether the amount due has been reduced to a judgment
• Makes consistent the definitions of certain terms related to collections
• Allows the Office of State Debt Collection to maintain up to one year of expenses in the State Debt Collection Fund at the end of each fiscal year
• Makes technical and conforming changes

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Jefferson S. Burton