Introduced
by
To revise the law that authorizes a court-ordered garnishment of an individual’s wages, by establishing notice requirements and procedures for when an employer who is supposed to withhold wages fails to do so. The bill also increases the fee a creditor must pay to the employer.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
The substitute passed 110 to 0 (details)
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To revise the law that authorizes a court-ordered garnishment of an individual’s wages, by establishing notice requirements and procedures for when an employer who is supposed to withhold wages fails to do so. The bill also increases the fee a creditor must pay to the employer.