WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

S 7186

Prohibits the sale of tax liens by a tax district in a city with a population of one million or more

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabari Brisport and 1 co-sponsor

Bans tax lien sales by tax districts in cities with 1,000,000+ residents, limiting municipalities' tools to recover delinquent taxes and shielding homeowners in large urban areas.

REFERRED TO CITIES 1
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · S 7186

Summary: S 7186 – Prohibits the sale of tax liens by a tax district in a city with a population of one million or more

What the bill would do

  • Prohibits tax districts located within a city that has a population of one million or more from selling tax liens. In other words, if a city reaches or exceeds a population threshold of 1,000,000, tax districts operating there would be barred from conducting tax lien sales.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill appears aimed at restricting the use or sale of delinquent tax liens within very large cities. This could reflect policy concerns about the impact of tax lien sales on homeowners and property owners in large urban areas, though the specific policy rationale is not detailed in the information provided.

Key provisions (as disclosed)

  • Prohibition: No tax lien sales by a tax district within a city with a population of 1,000,000 or more.
  • The text provided does not include additional provisions such as definitions, exemptions, sunset clauses, or alternative tax collection methods, so those details are not available here.

Who would be affected

  • Tax districts operating within large cities (population ≥ 1,000,000).
  • Taxpayers within those districts who might have delinquent tax obligations.
  • Investors or entities that participate in tax lien purchases in these jurisdictions.
  • Local governments and municipalities within the specified large cities, which would need alternative methods for collecting delinquent taxes if lien sales are prohibited.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: April 3, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to Cities 1 (committee stage) as of April 3, 2025.
  • Legislative actions noted: Referred to Cities 1 (listed twice in the provided record, likely duplicative).
  • House companion: A 8846 (companion bill in the Assembly) referenced.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Cordell Cleare
  • Cosponsor: Jabari Brisport

Related and companion bills

  • Related Senate bills (prior-session): S 8124, S 4558, S 5075
  • Companion (house): A 8846

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Revenue/collection: Could reduce the tools available for municipalities to recover delinquent taxes via lien sales in large cities; may prompt reliance on alternative collection mechanisms.
  • Equity and consumer protections: Potentially intended to protect homeowners in large urban areas from the impacts of lien sales.
  • Administrative: Requires definition of terms and potential implementation details if enacted (e.g., what constitutes a “tax district,” how the prohibition interacts with existing delinquent tax handling).

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor committee action in the Senate (Cities 1) for amendments, updates, or a vote.
  • Review the text of the bill (when available) for definitions, exceptions, effective dates, and implementation details.
  • Consider reviewing the Assembly companion (A 8846) for parallel provisions or differences.

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

Sign in to ask a question.