Macey Commentary: Raising garnishment floor will help Hoosiers during affordability crisis - THE INDIANA CITIZEN By Erin Macey Indiana Poverty Community Action Institute February 6, 2026 A key piece of affordability legislation passed the Indiana Senate on Jan 27. Senate Bill 197 addresses the aftermath of high…

A key piece of affordability legislation passed the Indiana Senate on Jan 27. Senate Bill 197 addresses the aftermath of high utility costs, medical bills, and other debts, preventing debt collectors from taking so much out of a paycheck or...

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GARNISHMENT DISPUTE: Creditors, consumer advocates split over bill to raise income cap - THE INDIANA CITIZEN By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 16, 2026 A bill that would allow Hoosiers facing wage garnishment to keep more of their money is being opposed by debt collectors who say the measure…

Senate Bill 197 would allow Hoosiers facing wage garnishment to keep more of their money is being opposed by debt collectors who say the measure would raise the cost of credit and harm the very people it is meant to help.

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