Nebraska 2023-2024 Regular Session

Nebraska Legislature Bill LB466

Introduced
1/17/23  
Refer
1/19/23  

Caption

Change provisions relating to service of garnishment summons, continuing liens, and notices upon corporate garnishees

Impact

If enacted, LB466 will have a significant impact on existing legal frameworks surrounding debt collection in the state. The alterations proposed in the bill are designed to address and potentially reduce ambiguities that currently exist in the servicing of garnishments and liens. Proponents of the bill argue that these updates will lead to more efficient collections, benefitting creditors and helping in the expediting of claims that result from outstanding debts owed by corporate entities.

Summary

LB466 proposes changes to provisions relating to the service of garnishment summons, continuing liens, and notices directed at corporate garnishees. The bill aims to streamline the legal processes involved in garnishment and lien servicing, making it easier for creditors to enforce their claims against corporate entities that owe debts. These changes are expected to simplify compliance for parties involved in garnishment cases, providing more clarity on the expectations and processes that legal entities need to follow.

Contention

However, there might be contention surrounding the adoption of LB466, as critics could argue that it may inadvertently favor creditors at the expense of corporate debtors' rights. Concerns may arise regarding the balance of power in debt collection processes, specifically in how the reforms might affect corporate entities facing financial difficulties. Stakeholders from various business sectors are likely to weigh in on these changes, as implications could vary dramatically based on the specifics of the garnishment and lien processes proposed in this legislation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NE LB136

Change provisions relating to service of garnishment summons, continuing liens, and notices upon corporate garnishees

NE LB174

Change provisions relating to garnishment of wages for medical debt

NE LB1059

Change provisions relating to income taxes imposed on partnerships and small business corporations and notices of deficiency

NE SB5651

Revised for 2nd Substitute: Concerning exemptions from garnishment.

NE LB725

Change provisions relating to electric companies and electric cooperative corporations

NE LB171

Change provisions relating to individual and corporate income tax rates

NE LB10

Change provisions relating to individual and corporate income tax rates

NE LB628

Change provisions relating to limited liability companies and professional corporations

NE HB2119

Protecting consumers from garnishment of earnings for judgments arising from medical debt.

NE LB401

Change provisions relating to income taxes imposed on partnerships and small business corporations and notices of deficiency determinations, deficiencies, and denials of claims for refunds

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.