S.B. 156
Signed into LawConstable Amendments
SB0156S01 (Substitute)
Constable Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 13
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 17
House Rules
Mar 3
House Committee
Mar 3
House Floor Vote
Mar 6
Governor Signed
Mar 18
What This Bill Does
This bill allows a constable to establish a payment schedule with an individual instead of seizing the individual's property, under certain circumstances.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- allows a constable to establish a payment schedule with an individual instead of seizing the individual's property, under certain circumstances; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Under current law, constables — local law enforcement officers who carry out court orders — are authorized to seize a person's property to satisfy a debt or judgment. This bill adds a new option: with the approval of the party that directed the constable to seize the property, a constable may instead work out a payment schedule with the individual, allowing them to pay what they owe over time rather than having their property taken.
S.B. 156
Signed into LawConstable Amendments
Current version: SB0156S01 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 13
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 17
House Rules
Mar 3
House Committee
Mar 3
House Floor Vote
Mar 6
Governor Signed
Mar 18
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeJan 27
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 13
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 17
House RulesMar 3
House CommitteeMar 3
House Floor VoteMar 6
Governor SignedMar 18
What This Bill Does
This bill allows a constable to establish a payment schedule with an individual instead of seizing the individual's property, under certain circumstances.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- allows a constable to establish a payment schedule with an individual instead of seizing the individual's property, under certain circumstances; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Under current law, constables — local law enforcement officers who carry out court orders — are authorized to seize a person's property to satisfy a debt or judgment. This bill adds a new option: with the approval of the party that directed the constable to seize the property, a constable may instead work out a payment schedule with the individual, allowing them to pay what they owe over time rather than having their property taken.
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Floor Debates
Committee Hearings
Other Versions
Original
Subjects
Action History44
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Senate Secretary
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:44 PM