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TN HB1798

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jake McCalmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • All garnishments are now deemed to be "original garnishments" for fee payment purposes under Tennessee Code § 8-21-901(a)(2)(B)

  • Sheriffs and other persons authorized to serve garnishments are entitled to collect the standard fee for each garnishment served

  • Sheriffs or authorized persons may demand payment of the garnishment service fee in advance before performing the service

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under the public welfare provision

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 9, relative to fees for services rendered.

Garnishments and Executions

Last Action

Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/11/2026
Civil Justice Subcommittee3/4/2026
Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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