Committee hears competing views on raising small‑loan cap to $1,200
Supporters of HB 2361 say increasing the small‑loan cap to $1,200 (indexed to inflation) reflects modern emergency costs and preserves statutory safeguards; opponents, including AARP and SEIU 775, warned it will increase costs for low‑income and fixed‑income borrowers and deepen debt cycles.
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The Consumer Protection and Business Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on House Bill 2361, which would raise the statutory maximum principal for small loans from $700 to $1,200 and index that cap to inflation beginning Jan. 1, 2027, subject to a 30% of gross monthly income cap if that is lower.
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