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HI HB1992

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scot Matayoshi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes public foreclosure sales to be conducted online through a state website developed and maintained by the judiciary, as an alternative to in-person sales at designated state facilities
  • Currently requires foreclosure sales to occur at specific physical locations based on county: state capitol for Honolulu, state facilities in Hilo or Kailua-Kona for Hawaii County districts, and county seat facilities for Maui and Kauai
  • Updates public notice requirements to include the website address when foreclosure sales are conducted online rather than at physical locations
  • Applies to both mortgaged property foreclosures under Section 667-25 and condominium/unit association lien foreclosures under Section 667-95
  • Appropriates unspecified general fund amount for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the judiciary to develop and maintain the online foreclosure sale website, with effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating To Foreclosures.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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