UNITED STATES
             SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                   Washington, D.C. 20549
                              
                        Schedule 13D
                              
        Under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
            (Amendment No. 2                    )



Name of Issuer: Home State Holdings

Title of Class of Securities: common

Cusip Number: 437368103

Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person authorized to
receive notices and communications:   Kenneth E. Leopold,
Senior Attorney, c/o Neuberger&Berman, LLC, 605 Third
Avenue, NY, NY 10158

Date of Event  which requires Filing  of this statement:
July 23, 1997

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on
schedule 13g to report the acquisition which is the subject
of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of
Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box
Note: Six copies of this statement , including all exhibits,
should be filed with the Commission.  See Rule 13d-1 (a) for
other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a
reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect
to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent
amendment  containing information which would alter
disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page
shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section
18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934("Act") or
otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the
Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act
(however, see the notes).

SCHEDULE 13 D

CUSIP NO.  437368103

1.Name of Reporting Person
   S.S. or IRS identification NO. of Above Person
     Marvin Schwartz
     SS # ###-##-####

2.Check the appropriate box if a member of a group*
     a
     b

3. Sec use only

4.Source of funds*
     P.F.O.O.

5.Check Box if disclosure of legal proceedings is required
pursuant to items 2(d) or 2(e)
6. Citizenship or place of organization
     U.S.A.

7. Sole Voting Power
     40,000

8.Shared voting power
     0

9.Sole dispositive power
     40,000

10. Shared dispositive power
     0

11. Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting
person
     40,000
12.Check box if the aggregate amount in row 11 excludes
certain shares*

13. Percent of class represented by amount in row 11.
     0.71%

14.Type of  reporting person*
          IN
ITEM 1 Security and Issuer

This statement related to the common stock (the "Shares") of
Home State Holdings (the "Company").  The Address of the
principal executive offices of the company is 3 South
Revmont Drive Shrewsbury, New Jersey  07702.

ITEM 2 Identity and Background

A) The name of the individual filing this statement is
Marvin Schwartz

B) The business address of Marvin Schwartz is: c/o
Neuberger&Berman, LLC, 605 Third Avenue, New York, New York
10158-3698.

C) Marvin Schwartz is a Principal of Neuberger &  Berman,
LLC ("N&B"), a limited liability company organized under the
laws of the State of Delaware.  N&B is a registered
broker/dealer and registered investment advisor which
conducts a general brokerage, dealer and  investment
advisory business.  This filing is made by Mr. Schwartz
individually and not in his capacity as Principal of N&B.
The shares are held individually by Mr. Schwartz and others.
The firm of N&B has no voting or dispositive power regarding
these shares.

D) During the last five years Marvin Schwartz has not been
convicted in a criminal proceeding(excluding  traffic
violations or similar misdemeanors).

E) During the last five years Marvin Schwartz has not been a
party to a civil proceeding as a result of which he is
subject to judgement, decree or order enjoining future
violations of or prohibiting or mandating activities
subject to Federal or State securities laws or finding any
violation with respect to such laws.

F) Marvin Schwartz is a United States citizen.


ITEM 3  Source and Amounts of Funds

Marvin Schwartz now owns 40,000  Shares for his personal
account.

ITEM 4 Purpose of Transaction

Marvin Schwartz purchased the shares for investment purposes
only. He does not have any plans or proposals which relate
to or would result in any of the activities or matters
referred to in paragraphs (a) through (j), inclusive of item
4 of Schedule 13D.


ITEM 5 Interest in Securities of the Issuer

A) Marvin Schwartz is the beneficial owner of 40,000 shares
which represents 0.71% of the 5,660,000 shares outstanding.

B) Marvin Schwartz has the sole power to dispose of 40,000
shares and has shared dispositive power with regard to 0
shares.  Marvin Schwartz has sole voting power with regard
to 40,000 shares and has shared voting power with regard to
0 shares.


C) During the 60 days surrounding the event triggering  this
filing. Marvin Schwartz effected 2 open market transactions
in the shares.  The trade dates and prices are noted below:

     Trade Date     B/S  Shares         Price
     07/23/97  S    105,000        0.125
     07/24/97  S    247,000        0.125


ITEM 6 Contracts, Agreements, Understandings or Relationship
with Respect to
Securities of Issuer

There are no agreements, contracts or understandings of any
kind between Marvin Schwartz and any other person with
regard to the shares or the issuer.

ITEM 7 Material to be filed as Exhibits

There are no materials to be filed as exhibits.

Signatures

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge
and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information
set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.



Dated:___________                  ___________________
                                   Marvin Schwartz