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A 484

Relates to designating blighted property and blighted areas; provides definition of blighted property and blighted areas; amends definition of substandard or insanitary area

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Vivian Cook and 1 co-sponsor

Establishes criteria to identify blighted properties and areas and amends substandard/insanitary area definitions, enabling redevelopment by governments and developers.

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Bill Summary · A 484

Summary of Assembly Bill A 484

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 484
  • Title/ purpose: Relates to designating blighted property and blighted areas; provides definition of blighted property and blighted areas; amends definition of substandard or insanitary area.
  • Status: Referred to the Judiciary committee.
  • Introduction date: January 8, 2025
  • Classification: New bill

Key sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin
  • Cosponsor: Vivian Cook

What the bill would do

  • Designate procedures or criteria for identifying and designating:
    • Blighted property
    • Blighted areas
  • Amend the definition of what constitutes a substandard or insanitary area (presumably updating thresholds, characteristics, or scope used to categorize areas as blighted or substandard).
  • The bill would add or modify definitions to support government designation and potential redevelopment actions in neighborhoods meeting these criteria.

Note: The actual operative text (definitions, thresholds, and processes) is not provided here. The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and headline changes as described in the bill title and related materials.

Who would be affected

  • Property owners and residents within designated blighted properties or areas, who could face redevelopment processes, potential incentives, or regulatory actions associated with blight designation.
  • Municipalities and local governments would gain framework or authority to designate blighted properties/areas and to pursue related redevelopment or improvement initiatives.
  • Developers and investors could be affected by the designation, which often enables redevelopment strategies, incentives, or use of blight-related tools.
  • Tenants and small businesses in affected areas might experience changes in housing, commercial redevelopment plans, or public services tied to designation and subsequent actions.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • The bill has been referred to the Judiciary committee—an early procedural step; no further actions (e.g., hearings, votes) are listed in the current summary.
  • Next steps (subject to committee action): committee review, potential amendments, consideration on the Assembly floor, and potential passage to the Senate for its own consideration.
  • The presence of multiple related bills in prior sessions (A 5242, A 2419, A 360, A 1142, A 492) and a companion Senate bill (S 2544) suggests ongoing legislative interest in clarifying and expanding tools related to blight designation.

Related legislation

  • Related (prior-session): A 5242, A 2419, A 360, A 1142, A 492
  • Companion: S 2544 (two entries listed)

Potential implications to watch

  • The bill could establish or revise criteria for when property or areas qualify as blighted, which may unlock redevelopment authorities, financing mechanisms, or incentives previously unavailable.
  • Changes to the definition of substandard or insanitary areas could broaden or narrow the scope of areas subject to blight designation and related programs.
  • As the bill progresses, stakeholders may scrutinize the balance between redevelopment incentives and protections for property owners and tenants.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor Judiciary committee activity for hearings, amendments, and votes.
  • Review the full text upon release to understand the specific criteria, definitions, and procedural steps the bill would impose.
  • Consider alignment with related bills (A 5242, A 2419, A 360, A 1142, A 492, and S 2544) for a fuller picture of legislative intent in this topic area.

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

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