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H7654Introduced in the House

Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.

Passed

Introduced by Matthew Dawson, District 65

What does this bill do?

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Official description

PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE - Allows for sending of the notice under power of sale and rights of active military servicemembers by USPS First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service, instead of by USPS certified mail return receipt requested.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 24, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 11, 2026

53

Yes

1

No

21

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  6. Scheduled for consideration (04/16/2026)

  7. Committee recommends passage

  8. Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026)

  9. House read and passed

  10. Referred to Senate Judiciary

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/09/2026)

  12. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

  13. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  14. Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)

  15. Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

  16. House passed as amended in concurrence

  17. Transmitted to Governor

  18. Signed by Governor

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