Bill > SB00272

This bill, effective October 1, 2026, amends existing state law to allow municipalities to enforce certain regulations concerning property blight without first providing written notice or an opportunity for the property owner to fix the issue, specifically when a property has a second or subsequent blight violation within a twelve-month period. Blight refers to conditions that negatively impact property value or public health, and the bill clarifies that a municipality can take immediate enforcement action in cases of repeat offenses, meaning a second or greater violation within the prior twelve months, or when three or more conditions constituting a violation exist simultaneously. The bill also adjusts the penalties for blight violations, particularly for repeat offenses, and modifies the definition of a "violation" for the purpose of determining repeat offenses.

Housing and Urban Affairs

Planning and Development Committee (Joint)

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