Macey Commentary: Raising garnishment floor will help Hoosiers during affordability crisis
By Erin MaceyIndiana Poverty Community Action InstituteFebruary 6, 2026 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 bank account that they trigger a…

