Haw. Rev. Stat. § 346-33

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 346-33 - Assistance payments inalienable

Assistance payments and compensation paid by the department of human services to blind persons and other persons for work performed in their homes or in workshops shall be inalienable by any assignment, sale, attachment, garnishment, execution, or otherwise.

HRS § 346-33

L 1941, c 296, pt of §1; RL 1945, §4838; RL 1955, § 108-19; HRS § 346-33; am L 1970, c 105, §5; am L 1987, c 339, §4

Money received as AFDC grant is exempt from execution by judgment creditors. 431 F. Supp. 1369. Section does not prevent payment of portions of funds to attorneys for plaintiffs in class action. 64 H. 345, 641 P.2d 1321.