Enforcement of money judgments: exemptions.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill amends the Civil Procedure Code to protect a judgment debtor’s home improvement materials worth no more than $3,500 from being seized. It applies to the debtor’s primary residence or domicile, and also to a spouse’s primary residence when the couple lives apart. This protection helps preserve essential home repairs for low‑value assets.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 4920.) · May 4, 2026

Hearings

• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 16, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 28, 2026
• Judiciary
  Judiciary · Apr 7, 2026

History

1. May 13, 2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
2. May 5, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
3. May 4, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 4920.)
4. Apr 29, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
5. Apr 28, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 28).
6. Apr 6, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
7. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
8. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
9. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Ali Macedo (R) · sponsor
• Macedo

Bill text

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