SB 1476: Vacant and blighted or derelict property; locality allowed to sell.

Official summary

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

Sale of certain vacant and blighted or derelict property. Allows a locality where certain vacant and blighted or derelict property is located to petition the circuit court to appoint a special commissioner to execute the necessary deed or deeds to convey the real estate, in lieu of a sale at public auction, to the locality, to the locality's land bank entity, or to an existing nonprofit entity designated by the locality to carry out the functions of a land bank. The bill provides that the locality shall require any purchaser by covenants in the deed or other security instrument to (i) begin repair or renovation of the property within six months of purchase and (ii) complete all repairs or renovations necessary to bring the property into compliance with the local building code within a period not to exceed two years of the purchase.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · 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. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0449)
2. March 24, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 449 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
5. February 20, 2025Signed by President
6. February 18, 2025Signed by Speaker
7. February 18, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1476ER)
8. February 18, 2025Enrolled
9. February 14, 2025House Amendment agreed to by Senate (30-Y 5-N)
10. February 12, 2025Passed House with amendments (97-Y 0-N)
11. February 12, 2025Engrossed by House as amended
12. February 12, 2025Counties, Cities and Towns Amendment agreed to

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