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House approves bill letting small businesses charge garnishment service fees
Summary
House Bill 163, argued as relief for small sellers pursuing collection, passed the House 40–31 allowing businesses to impose a voluntary garnishment service fee (examples given of $10–$20 per month); debate centered on employer discretion and paperwork burdens.
The Utah House passed House Bill 163 on Feb. 17, a bill that permits small businesses that pursue wage garnishment to charge a service fee to cover collection costs.
Sponsor Representative Mascaro told members the bill addresses the practical burden on small sellers who pursue collection after unsuccessful attempts by collection…
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