SB 1814 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Garnishments and Executions - As enacted, makes various revisions to provisions related to property that is exempt from execution, seizure, or attachment. - Amends TCA Section 26-2-111.

This bill updates Tennessee laws regarding which retirement and pension funds are protected from being taken by creditors. It clarifies that payments from plans like 401(k)s and pensions remain exempt from seizure unless the account holder can choose to receive the money as a lump sum or in small installments before turning 58. The legislation also explicitly confirms that these qualified plans cannot be subpoenaed by creditors, ensuring they stay shielded unless specific exceptions in the law apply. These changes directly affect individuals who rely on retirement accounts and face debt collection actions.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Jan 24, 2024 Signed May 1, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Mar 21, 2024 · House Apr 16, 2024

How they voted

29–0
Passed
Total votes 29
Mar 21, 2024
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican23
23 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
10
Committee
4
May 1, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
upper
Apr 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0
upper
Mar 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2024
upper
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/12/2024
upper
Feb 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/5/2024
upper
Jan 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Jan 24, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Sara Kyle
Sara Kyle
DDemocratic
TN
30