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LD 1417

An Act To Strengthen The Authority Of Local Officials To Enforce Provisions Regarding Dangerous And Nuisance Properties That Constitute A Threat To Public Health And Safety

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jim Libby and 1 co-sponsor

Strengthens local officials’ power to inspect and enforce regulations on dangerous, nuisance properties, speeding repairs and safeguarding public health for tenants and neighbors.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1417

Summary of LD 1417: An Act To Strengthen The Authority Of Local Officials To Enforce Provisions Regarding Dangerous And Nuisance Properties That Constitute A Threat To Public Health And Safety

Overview

LD 1417 proposes to strengthen the authority of local officials to enforce regulations related to dangerous and nuisance properties that threaten public health and safety. The bill sits within the Landlord/Tenant and Real Estate policy areas, with a focus on tenant advocacy aspects. The exact text of the provisions is not provided here; the summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose based on its title and available legislative status.

Purpose and intent

  • Enhance local government power to identify, regulate, and remediate properties deemed dangerous or nuisance properties.
  • Ensure properties posing health or safety risks are addressed more effectively by local authorities (e.g., code enforcement, health departments, housing regulators).
  • Potentially streamline enforcement actions or expand remedies available to municipalities to abate nuisances and compel compliance.

Key provisions (based on the title)

Note: The precise statutory language and specific mechanisms are not included in the provided materials. Based on the title, expected themes may include:
- Expanded authority for local officials to inspect properties and determine nuisance status.
- Expanded enforcement tools (e.g., notices, orders, fines, abatements, or demolition/repair requirements).
- Timelines for remediation and criteria for determining public health or safety threats.
- Procedures for property owners or tenants to contest actions, and any due process protections.
- Possible alignment with existing housing, health, or code enforcement frameworks at the municipal level.

Given the lack of text, the above reflects typical components of such bills rather than guaranteed provisions.

Affected parties

  • Local governments and official enforcement agencies (housing/code enforcement, health departments).
  • Property owners and landlords of properties identified as dangerous or nuisance properties.
  • Tenants living in affected properties, and tenant advocacy groups concerned with housing safety and rights.
  • Communities and neighborhoods affected by nuisance property issues.

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-04-01: Referred to the Committee on State and Local Government; printed and ordered for concurrence.
  • 2025-04-01: In concurrence; ordered sent forthwith.
  • 2025-04-30: Work session held; voted ONTP (Ought Not To Pass).
  • 2025-05-19: Reported Out - ONTP.
  • 2025-05-21: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3, Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).
  • Status indicates the bill did not advance in the session.

Status and implications

  • DEAD: The bill is not moving forward in the current session under Joint Rule 310.3. It may be reintroduced in the future or revised for consideration in a subsequent session.
  • The ONTP (ought not to pass) votes suggest the committee did not find sufficient or suitable support for passage at the time.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Public health and safety: If enacted, municipalities could more rapidly address properties that pose health or safety risks, potentially reducing neighborhood blight and hazard exposure.
  • Property owners and landlords: Could face increased regulatory pressure, faster enforcement actions, and potential penalties or required repairs.
  • Tenants: Could benefit from stronger protections and safer housing conditions, but may be affected by enforcement timing and eviction/abatement processes.
  • Due process and appeals: The balance between swift action and property owners’ right to contest enforcement would be a critical consideration in any enacted provisions.

Next steps

  • If interest persists, stakeholders may monitor for reintroduction or amendments in future sessions.
  • Review the bill’s text when available to assess specific enforcement mechanisms, remedies, timelines, and due process protections.

If you’d like, I can update this summary with actual language and line-item provisions when the bill text is accessible.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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