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Introduced
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
In Committee
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill eliminates the 13-week limit imposed on the garnishment of earnings of certain debtors. Under current law, a creditor may file a garnishment notice with a court and pay a fee to a garnishee for the purpose of collecting an unsatisfied judgment for money damages from earnings owed to the debtor by the garnishee. Current law limits the number of weeks in which the earnings of a debtor, other than a debtor who is an employee of the state or a political subdivision of the state, may be garnished to 13 weeks.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the 13-week limit imposed on the garnishment of earnings of certain debtors. Under current law, a creditor could only garnish a debtor's earnings for up to 13 weeks, with some exceptions. This bill removes that limitation, allowing the garnishment to continue until the judgment is fully satisfied, unless terminated by a court order. The bill also changes the process for distributing garnished earnings when multiple creditors are involved, prioritizing garnishments for court-ordered child support or victim restitution. Additionally, it requires the creditor to provide notice to the debtor when the garnishment extends beyond the initial 13-week period.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (18)
Joan Ballweg (R)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)*,
Rob Hutton (R)*,
Duey Stroebel (R)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Scott Allen (R),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Sue Conley (D),
Nate Gustafson (R),
Joel Kitchens (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
William Penterman (R),
Nik Rettinger (R),
Donna Rozar (R),
John Spiros (R),
Ron Tusler (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/15/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Family Issues
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb327 | 06/07/2023 |
| SB327 ROCP for Committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform, Veterans and Military Affairs | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/senate/labor_regulatory_reform_veterans_and_military_affairs/1866611.pdf | 10/31/2024 |
| Senate Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2023/REG/SB327-SA1.pdf | 11/08/2023 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2023/REG/SB327.pdf | 06/07/2023 |
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