Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 197: Garnishment.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 197 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Garnishment. Primary sponsor: Greg Walker (Republican), Kyle Walker (Republican), Alex Zimmerman (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the limitation on garnishment provided in the Uniform Consumer Credit Code. Requires a garnishment order or attachment order that requires an employer to make deductions from a debtor's disposable earnings to provide certain information to the employer. Provides that tangible personal property, including choses in action, deposit accounts, and cash (but excluding debts owing and income owing), of $1,500 is exempt from bankruptcy (current law is $300). Removes provisions in code requiring the department of financial institutions to adopt rules that establish or adjust exemption amounts for purposes of bankruptcy proceedings.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Kyle Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Alex Zimmerman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Ron Alting | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| J.D. Ford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Rick Niemeyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Fady Qaddoura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Lonnie Randolph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Referred to the House
- Senator Ford J.D. added as coauthor
- Senator Niemeyer added as coauthor
- House sponsor: Representative Zimmerman
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 104: yeas 32, nays 13
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- Senator Randolph added as coauthor
- Senator Qaddoura added as coauthor
- Senator Walker K added as second author
- Senator Alting added as coauthor
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