HB 1239: County Enforcement Authority

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act updates county enforcement authority in connection with:Providing for and compelling the removal of rubbish, including trash, junk, and garbage, from property within the county;Providing for and compelling the removal of weeds and brush from property within the county;Providing for and compelling the removal or securing of any building or structure in the county, with specified exceptions, that, due to its condition, presents a substantial danger or hazard to the public health, safety, or welfare; andThe unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or use of any building or structure in the county or the use of any land in the county in violation of a zoning resolution or ordinance adopted by the board of county commissioners.     For the removal actions described above, the act requires county ordinances to include provisions for applying for and exercising an administrative entry and seizure warrant. The act also allows counties to assess the reasonable costs of removal, including a 10% fee for inspection and incidental costs, as a lien against the property.     The act modifies the civil penalties that a court may impose and the factors that a court must consider in determining the appropriate civil penalty when a property owner violates a county ordinance or building code regarding the removal of rubbish or weeds and brush from property within the county, the removal or securing of a building or structure in the county, or the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or use of a building or structure in the county.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 29, 2026Governor Signed
2. May 20, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. May 20, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. May 20, 2026Sent to the Governor
5. April 21, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. April 9, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
7. April 8, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
8. April 7, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
9. April 2, 2026Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
10. March 18, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing
11. March 13, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
12. March 12, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

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