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HB 1173

RELATING TO TAX LIENS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kyle Yamashita

Hawaii law (Act 068) modifies tax lien procedures to adjust enforcement mechanisms affecting property liens and tax debt collection processes.

Act 068, 05/19/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168).
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Bill Summary · HB 1173

Legislative bill overview

HB 1173 modifies Hawaii's tax lien procedures and enforcement mechanisms. The bill has been signed into law (Act 068) as of May 19, 2025. Without access to the specific bill text, the exact provisions cannot be detailed, but it addresses procedural or substantive changes to how tax liens operate in the state.

Why is this important

Tax liens directly affect property owners, businesses, and the state's ability to collect unpaid taxes. Changes to lien procedures can impact foreclosure timelines, creditor priorities, notification requirements, or redemption rights—affecting both individual taxpayers and government revenue collection.

Potential points of contention

  • Property owner protections vs. government collection: Balancing taxpayer due process rights with the state's interest in timely tax revenue recovery
  • Foreclosure timeline concerns: Changes to lien enforcement speed could affect how quickly properties are seized or sold
  • Stakeholder impacts: Mortgage lenders, title companies, and property investors may have competing interests in lien priority and notification procedures

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

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