Concerning garnishment forms.
HB 2386 standardizes the forms employers must use when handling wage garnishments in Washington State. It requires employers to provide specific details in their "first answer" form, including the defendant's employment status, preexisting garnishments, earnings calculations, and exempt amounts using a prescribed format. The bill mandates that plaintiffs include minimum exemption amounts and maximum garnishment percentages on the form, with employers allowed to treat non-compliant garnishments as non-continuing. This affects employers who withhold wages under court-ordered garnishments.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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7
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Committee
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Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
CRJ - Majority; do pass.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carolyn Eslick
RRepublican
Co
My-Linh Thai
DDemocratic
Co
Zach Hall
DDemocratic
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