Garnishments and Executions - As enacted, clarifies that the sheriff or other person authorized by law to serve garnishments is authorized to demand that the fee for performing service of a garnishment be paid in advance of such performance. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 9.

HB 1798 amends Tennessee law to require sheriffs or other authorized individuals serving garnishments to collect fees in advance before performing the service. This change directly affects debt collection processes by shifting payment timing from post-service to pre-service. The bill updates TCA Title 8, Chapter 21, Part 9, clarifying that all garnishments are treated as "original" for fee purposes and explicitly authorizes advance payment demands. The provision applies to all garnishment services performed by designated officials under existing state law.