Washington HB2573 aims to improve access to food, medicine, and health services in overburdened communities.

Washington HB2573 mandates that cities and counties create plans to prevent vacant properties, previously housing supermarkets, full-service grocery stores, or pharmacies, from becoming public nuisances. It allows for the imposition of a nuisance fee up to $250,000 per acre to cover costs like policing, fire protection, and graffiti prevention. The bill also requires these businesses to provide at least six months' notice before reducing service, closing, or selling.

Washington HB2573 aims to improve access to food, medicine, and health services in overburdened communities.

Washington HB2573 mandates that cities and counties create plans to prevent vacant properties, previously housing supermarkets, full-service grocery stores, or pharmacies, from becoming public nuisances. It allows for the imposition of a nuisance fee up to $250,000 per acre to cover costs like policing, fire protection, and graffiti prevention. The bill also requires these businesses to provide at least six months' notice before reducing service, closing, or selling.