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HB 147

RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Trish La Chica and 5 co-sponsors

HB 147 modifies Hawaii's real property attachment and execution procedures for debt collection, currently deferred in committee with unclear substantive impact pending full bill text review.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 147

Legislative bill overview

HB 147 modifies Hawaii's laws governing attachment and execution procedures for real property in debt collection cases. The bill has been introduced but has not yet advanced past committee review, with the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee recommending deferral in February 2025.

Why is this important

Attachment and execution laws directly affect how creditors can seize property from debtors to satisfy court judgments. Changes to these procedures can significantly impact homeowners' ability to protect their primary residences, the ease with which creditors can recover debts, and the balance of power between lenders and borrowers in Hawaii's civil court system.

Potential points of contention

  • Homestead exemption scope: Unclear whether proposed changes would expand or restrict the homestead exemption that protects primary residences from creditor claims
  • Debtor protections vs. creditor rights: Any modification likely creates tension between protecting vulnerable homeowners from losing housing versus ensuring creditors can collect legitimate debts
  • Implementation complexity: Changes to attachment and execution procedures require coordination across judicial, county, and sheriff's offices, raising operational and cost concerns

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

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