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TN HB1798
TN HB1798AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 9, relative to fees for services rendered.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, 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 property to satisfy a debt, can require payment of the service fee upfront before performing the service. This amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 9, ensures that fees for these services are collected in advance, which is a common practice for many legal and administrative processes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 692 (on 04/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
- ‐ Court Administration
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1798&ga=114 | 01/21/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0692.pdf | 04/27/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1637 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1637.pdf | 02/26/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1798.pdf | 01/21/2026 |
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