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SB 169

Reorganization of consumer lending laws.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Baldwin and 2 co-sponsors

Indiana consolidates consumer lending statutes into modernized framework to streamline regulations and clarify requirements for lenders and borrowers.

Public Law 115
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Bill Summary · SB 169

Legislative bill overview

SB 169 reorganizes Indiana's consumer lending laws, consolidating and updating regulations governing personal loans, installment contracts, and related financial products. The bill streamlines existing statutes into a more coherent framework while modernizing compliance requirements for lenders.

Why is this important

Consumer lending touches millions of Hoosiers' financial lives through personal loans, auto financing, and credit products. How these laws are structured affects borrower protections, lending costs, market competition, and whether consumers have clear recourse when disputes arise.

Potential points of contention

  • Deregulation concerns: Reorganization bills sometimes reduce restrictions under the guise of modernization; consumer advocates may worry protections are weakened rather than clarified
  • Compliance burden: Consolidating multiple statutes could create confusion during transition, potentially disadvantaging smaller lenders unfamiliar with new framework
  • Interest rate caps and fee structures: Reorganization often prompts debate over whether existing rate limits and fee caps remain adequate or should be adjusted

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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