HB 147 Hawaii House · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.

HB 147 increases the amount of real property value protected from being seized (attached or executed) when a homeowner owes money to creditors. This directly affects homeowners facing debt collection, particularly those with modest property values, by shielding more of their home equity. The key provision raises the exemption threshold, meaning creditors cannot claim as much of the home's value when collecting debts. This change aims to prevent the loss of primary residences due to financial hardship.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Feb 7, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
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Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
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