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

SB 765: Banks and Financial Institutions - As enacted, extends, from one to two business days following receipt of a garnishment, the period of time within which a garnishee must determine whether the garnishee possesses or controls money or property of the judgment debtor, place a hold on any available funds, and furnish to the judgment debtor a copy of the garnishment summons and the notice to judgment debtor; makes other changes related to banking. - Amends TCA Title 26; Title 45 and Title 47.

Enacted Last action April 30, 2025: Pub. Ch. 174

Plain-language summary

SB 765 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Banks and Financial Institutions - As enacted, extends, from one to two business days following receipt of a garnishment, the period of time within which a garnishee must determine whether the garnishee possesses or controls money or property of the judgment debtor, place a hold on any available funds, and furnish to the judgment debtor a copy of the garnishment summons and the notice to judgment debtor; makes other changes related to banking. - Amends TCA Title 26; Title 45 and Title 47. Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2025): Pub. Ch. 174.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican).