2026 House Bill 6205

Civil procedure: garnishment; certain benefits and tax credits; exempt from garnishment, and provide state limit on wages that are subject to garnishment.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 4031 (MCL 600.4031) and by adding sections 4001a, 4032, and 4033.

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Revises Michigan's garnishment laws by defining garnishable earnings, expanding exemptions for public benefits and tax credits, and establishing new limits on the percentage of wages that can be garnished.

Introduced in the House

July 3, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Jamie Thompson (R-28) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kathy Schmaltz (R-46), Mark Tisdel (R-55), Tom Kunse (R-100) and Joseph Aragona (R-60)

Referred to the Committee on Finance