North DakotaSB 23102025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 32-09.1-05, 32-09.1-10, and 32-09.1-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to garnishments.

Sponsored By: Jeff Barta (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Higher garnishment fees with a fee-free option

In North Dakota, the party seeking garnishment must pay $40, up from $25, when serving garnishment papers. This pays for a sworn disclosure from the person or organization holding the debtor’s money. State agencies can be served through the state budget director or an authorized representative; state disclosure fees enter the treasury. No disclosure fee applies when the director offers, and the serving party uses, optional electronic service. The minimum judgment against the debtor rises from $25 to $40, excluding costs. Below $40, the money holder must be released from the case, with no garnishment judgment against it.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jeff Barta

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Daniel R. Vollmer

    Republican • House

  • Jonathan Warrey

    Republican • House

  • Jerry Klein

    Republican • Senate

  • Dale Patten

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 124 • No: 12

House vote • 3/13/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 78 nays 12

Yes: 78 • No: 12

Senate vote • 1/29/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0

Yes: 46 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20

    3/24/2025House
  2. Signed by Governor 03/19

    3/21/2025Senate
  3. Sent to Governor

    3/18/2025Senate
  4. Signed by President

    3/18/2025Senate
  5. Signed by Speaker

    3/18/2025House
  6. Returned to Senate

    3/14/2025Senate
  7. Second reading, passed, yeas 78 nays 12

    3/13/2025House
  8. Laid over one legislative day

    3/12/2025House
  9. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 10 1 3

    3/11/2025House
  10. Committee Hearing 10:00

    3/11/2025House
  11. Introduced, first reading, referred Finance and Taxation Committee

    2/18/2025House
  12. Received from Senate

    1/30/2025House
  13. Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0

    1/29/2025Senate
  14. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 0

    1/28/2025Senate
  15. Committee Hearing 10:30

    1/27/2025Senate
  16. Introduced, first reading, referred Industry and Business Committee

    1/20/2025Senate

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