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TN SB1637
TN SB1637AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 9, relative to fees for services rendered.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, clarifies that the sheriff or other person authorized by law to serve garnishments is authorized to demand that the fee for performing service of a garnishment be paid in advance of such performance. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 9.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that sheriffs or other authorized individuals who serve garnishments, which are legal orders to seize a person's wages or assets to satisfy a debt, can require payment of their service fee upfront before performing the service. This amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 9, ensures that these fees are collected in advance for all garnishments, treating them as original garnishments for fee purposes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing (00:00:00 3/3/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1637&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1637 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1637.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1637.pdf |
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