SB0197

Garnishment.

Chamber Passed·1/28/26

Indiana SB0197 amends the state's trade regulation code to modify garnishment limits and exemptions.

Indiana SB0197 amends the Indiana Code concerning trade regulation, specifically modifying the garnishment limits and exemptions. The bill adjusts the maximum amount of disposable earnings that can be subjected to garnishment to enforce judgments, setting different percentages based on whether the individual supports a spouse or dependent child. It also increases the exemption for tangible personal property from $300 to $1,500, excluding debts owing and income owing.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 32–13 · Jan 28
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate - Third reading

32 Yea

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13 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 21

9:30 AM

Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Hearing

Jan 14

9:30 AM

Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Hearing

History

Jan 29

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

Jan 28

Senate

Referred to the House

Jan 27

Senate

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 104: yeas 32, nays 13