HB 2577: Uniform Statewide Building Code; unsafe structures.

Official summary

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

Uniform Statewide Building Code; unsafe structures. Provides that for any structure deemed unsafe under the Uniform Statewide Building Code, and therefore eligible for demolition upon the unsafe notice process being completed, the owner or his agent may temporarily overcome the unsafe structure designation by vacating and securing the structure by board up of all access points. The bill further provides that after six months have elapsed from the time the board up was first learned of and internally recorded by the locality, if the structure would still otherwise be considered an unsafe structure, the locality may issue and send a written notice to the owner that if the other conditions specified in the notice are not adequately improved, or an appeal not received, within two months, the unsafe designation will once again come into effect.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): 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. February 5, 2025Left in General Laws
2. January 30, 2025Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
3. January 27, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2577)
4. January 20, 2025Assigned GL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
5. January 12, 2025Referred to Committee on General Laws
6. January 12, 2025Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25102726D