2012 House Bill 5592 / Public Act 304

Revise court ordered wage garnishment law

Introduced in the House

May 3, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Marilyn Lane (D-31)

To establish a statutory 180 day time period on a court order garnishing a person’s wages or salary to satisfy a court judgment.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 24, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs.

Referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs

May 31, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 7, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To establish a statutory 182 day time period on a court order garnishing a person’s wages or salary to satisfy a court judgment.

Received in the Senate

June 12, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Aug. 15, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 12, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish a statutory 182 day time period on a court order garnishing a person’s wages or salary to satisfy a court judgment.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 25, 2012