Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2946: RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2946 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FORECLOSURES. Primary sponsor: Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Specifies that a judicial foreclosure sale is not final until the earliest of either fifteen days after the public sale, unless an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid, or forty-five days after the public sale. Requires subsequent successful bidders to make a downpayment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 9:30AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to CPN, JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.