S.725

Modifies procedures for determination and payment of fair market value in distressed municipalities; concerns real property that is abandoned, vacant, or subject to unpaid taxes.

Introduced·1/13/26

Modifies procedures for municipalities to acquire abandoned, vacant, or tax-delinquent real property.

The bill modifies procedures for municipalities to acquire real property that is abandoned, vacant, or subject to unpaid taxes. It provides a different definition of "abandoned" or "vacant" properties, allowing municipalities to purchase such properties for fair market value or acquire them through eminent domain. The bill also allows municipalities to subtract unpaid taxes and municipal liens from the compensation owed to the property owner. If a municipality cannot locate the owner after diligent efforts, it must hold the compensation in trust for one year before presuming it abandoned.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee: Reported with Amendments

4 Yea

DDDR

0 Nay

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

Jun 11

10:00 AM

Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Hearing

History

Jun 11

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Jun 8

Senate

Transferred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee