The Bankruptcy Abuse and Prevention and Consumer Protection Act limited the number of debtors who could declare which type of bankruptcy?

The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) of 2005 primarily limited the number of debtors who could declare Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The act introduced a means test to determine eligibility, making it more difficult for higher-income individuals to file for Chapter 7 and forcing many to seek Chapter 13 bankruptcy instead. This shift aimed to reduce perceived abuses in the bankruptcy system and encourage debtors to repay a portion of their debts.