Establishes provisions relating to the protection of primary residences for certain persons

HB 1657 protects the primary homes of eligible seniors and veterans from being seized to pay debts. It applies to residents aged 62+ receiving Social Security or SSI benefits, or honorably discharged veterans receiving VA disability benefits, if they use those protected income sources for mortgage, tax, or maintenance payments on their home. The law blocks creditors from seizing the home through legal actions like liens or forced sales, even if protected funds are mixed with other money, as long as the homeowner provides proof of income usage. This exemption does not cover property taxes, voluntary mortgages, or child support debts, and creditors violating it face $2,500 penalties per violation plus legal fees. The bill is currently pending in the legislature with no votes taken yet.