Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1798: Garnishments and Executions - As enacted, 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.

In committee Last action April 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 692

Plain-language summary

HB 1798 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Garnishments and Executions - As enacted, 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. Primary sponsor: Jake McCalmon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 692.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jake McCalmon (Republican).