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WA HB2680

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dan Bronoske

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 6.27.090 to change how garnishment attorney fees are calculated, basing the fee on the amount actually collected under the garnishment rather than the unsatisfied judgment amount or amount prayed for in the complaint

  • Sets the garnishment attorney fee at the greater of $100 or 10% of the amount collected, with a maximum cap of $300

  • Maintains existing requirements for writs of garnishment to specify amounts held, including unsatisfied judgment amounts, interest, taxable costs, and estimated garnishment costs

  • Requires plaintiffs to indicate estimated daily interest in the writ, based on 12% or the judgment interest rate, whichever is less

Legislative Description

Concerning the recovery of attorneys' fees in garnishment proceedings.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Rights & Judiciary1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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