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UT SB0307

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Weiler

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes garnishee fees of $10 for single garnishments and $25 (one-time) for continuing garnishments on court-issued writs of garnishment
  • Allows garnishees to deduct the fee from amounts sent to creditors, provided the garnished amount exceeds the fee
  • Requires garnishees to notify creditors and either return single garnishment writs for direct payment or delay payments on continuing garnishments until amounts exceed the fee
  • Amends Utah Code sections 63A-3-507 (administrative garnishment orders) and 78A-2-216 (court writ fees) with conforming language changes
  • Takes effect on May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Garnishment Fee Amendments

Judicial Administration

Last Action

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Business, Labor, and Commerce3/3/2026
Rules3/3/2026
Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice2/19/2026
Rules2/18/2026

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