BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5865

SB 5865: Garnishment forms

Concerning garnishment forms.

Summary

Removes the statutory forms for a first and second answer to a writ of garnishment for a continuing lien on earnings, and directs the Washington Pattern Forms Committee to develop answer forms for use by parties in garnishment proceedings.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5865), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to garnishment forms;

Passed January 28, 2026

Version voted on: ESSB 5865

46 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	30	0	0	0
Republican	16	3	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5865)
Mar 4, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5865)
Feb 25, 2026CRJ - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5865)
Feb 25, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5865)
Feb 25, 2026CRJ - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5865)
Jan 30, 2026First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (ESSB 5865)
Jan 28, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5865)
Jan 28, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5865)
Jan 28, 2026Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5865)
Jan 28, 20261st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5865)
Jan 28, 20261st substitute bill substituted.
Jan 21, 2026Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5865)
Jan 21, 2026Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 16, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5865)
Jan 16, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 15, 2026LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5865)
Jan 15, 2026LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Dec 10, 2025Prefiled for introduction.

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