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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the State Mandates Act. Provides that any State mandate regarding any subject matter enacted on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act that necessitates additional expenditures from local government revenues shall be void and unenforceable unless the General Assembly makes necessary appropriations to implement that mandate. Provides that the failure of the General Assembly to make necessary appropriations shall relieve the local government of the obligation to implement any State mandate. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the State Mandates Act to prohibit unfunded state mandates, meaning that any new state law enacted on or after the effective date of this bill that requires local governments (cities, counties, etc.) to spend more money from their own revenues will be invalid and cannot be enforced unless the state legislature, known as the General Assembly, provides the necessary funding through appropriations. If the General Assembly fails to make these appropriations, local governments will be relieved of their obligation to comply with that specific state mandate.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anthony DeLuca (on 02/20/2026)
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