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S2713Introduced in the Senate

Establishes the Property Equity Protection Act to protect property owners from losing their equity when their property is seized to pay a debt to the government by allowing ample time to pay off the debt and adequate notice of due process.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Jessica de la Cruz, District 23

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TAXATION -- PROPERTY EQUITY PROTECTION ACT - Establishes the Property Equity Protection Act to protect property owners from losing their equity when their property is seized to pay a debt to the government by allowing ample time to pay off the debt and adequate notice of due process.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 28, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · April 28, 2026

10

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0

No

1

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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