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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
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
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 serving garnishments, which are legal orders to withhold money from a debtor to pay a creditor, can require the fee for this service to be paid upfront before they perform it. This change is being made to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 9, which deals with fees for services. The bill also specifies that all garnishments are to be treated as "original garnishments" for the purpose of fee collection, ensuring the fee is collected for each one served.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (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=HB1798&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1637 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1637.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1798.pdf |
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