Bill > HB4410

This bill modifies the definition of "abandoned property" in Michigan's Certification of Abandoned Property for Accelerated Forfeiture Act by expanding the criteria for what constitutes an abandoned property. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that allows property to be considered abandoned if it is "secured by a local unit of government to prevent unauthorized entrance or trespass" in addition to the existing conditions of being tax delinquent, vacant or dilapidated, and open to entrance or trespass. The bill also makes a minor technical change to the reference of the General Property Tax Act, updating the citation from MCL 211.1 to 211.157 to MCL 211.1 to 211.155. The legislation provides definitions for key terms like "legal interest" (someone with a title or mortgage on the property), "local unit of government" (city, village, or township), and "tax delinquent property" (property with unpaid taxes). This amendment appears to give local governments more flexibility in identifying and managing abandoned properties, potentially helping to address urban blight and property maintenance issues.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4410