2014 House Bill 5390

Revise wage garnishment rules

Introduced in the House

March 4, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Kevin Cotter (R-99)

To revise the law that authorizes a court-ordered garnishment of an individual’s wages to establish that the “writ of garnishment” remains in effect until the balance of the judgment is satisfied, instead of a maximum of 182 days. House Bill 5391 would limit the amount that can be taken from each paycheck.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Sept. 10, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 17, 2014

Substitute offered by Rep. Kevin Cotter (R-99)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 18, 2014

Passed in the House 102 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 23, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Reforms, Restructuring, and Reinventing

Dec. 11, 2014

Reported without amendment

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