Civil procedure: execution; procedures for collection of judgments; revise. Amends secs. 2807, 4011, 4015, 4031, 4061a, 6023, 6027, 6059 & 6104 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2807 et seq.) & adds secs. 4001a, 4032, 4033, 6001a, 6023b, 6023c, 6023d, 6023e, 6023f, 6023g & 6023h.
This bill updates Michigan's civil procedure laws to modernize how courts collect money judgments from individuals and entities. It clarifies definitions for terms like "consumer," "creditor," and "earnings" to include various forms of compensation and spousal support. The legislation also adjusts rules for garnishing wages, such as specifying how much can be withheld after mandatory deductions, and outlines when courts can issue garnishment orders before a final judgment is reached. Additionally, the bill establishes a $1 fee that plaintiffs must pay to the third party holding funds and details how leftover assets should be distributed if a garnishment is later released.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 27, 2023
Last action Dec 12, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
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Total actions
14
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Dec 12, 2024
House · Introduced
received on 12/12/2024
Dec 12, 2024
Senate · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 518 YEAS 22 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
Dec 12, 2024
Senate · Passed
SUBSTITUTE (S-4) AS AMENDED CONCURRED IN
Dec 12, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-4) AND AMENDMENT(S)
Oct 24, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)
Oct 24, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)
Jun 27, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
Jun 27, 2023
Senate · Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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