Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1637: 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.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1637 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 13, 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: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 692.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 692
- Effective date(s) 04/14/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 1, PNV 10
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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