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S 1975

Requires display of building numbers on all buildings to which numbers have been assigned

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Gallivan and 1 co-sponsor

S 1975 - Requires Display of Building Numbers OverviewBill Number: S 1975 Title: Requires display of building numbers on all buildings to which numbers have been assignedStatus: R

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Bill Summary · S 1975

S 1975 - Requires Display of Building Numbers

Overview

Bill Number: S 1975
Title: Requires display of building numbers on all buildings to which numbers have been assigned
Status: REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Introduced: June 05, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to establish a consistent, standardized system for displaying building numbers on all structures to which such numbers have been officially assigned. The intent is to improve public safety, emergency response, and overall community navigation by ensuring that building numbers are clearly visible from the street.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the display of building numbers on the front of all buildings, structures, and residences to which a number has been assigned by local authorities
  • Specifies that numbers must be a minimum of 4 inches tall and made of durable, reflective material for visibility
  • Grants local governments the authority to enforce the display requirement and issue citations for non-compliance
  • Provides a grace period of 6 months for existing buildings to come into compliance before enforcement actions can be taken
  • Allows local governments to establish reasonable exemptions or waivers in certain cases (e.g. historic buildings, unique architectural features)

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would impact all property owners, both residential and commercial, whose buildings have been assigned official street numbers by local authorities. The requirement to display visible, reflective numbers would create a modest financial burden for some property owners, but is intended to provide significant public safety benefits.

Emergency responders, such as police, fire, and medical services, would be the primary beneficiaries, as clearly marked building numbers would improve their ability to quickly locate and respond to calls. The general public would also benefit from enhanced community navigation and wayfinding.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

S 1975 was introduced in the state legislature on June 5, 2025 and has been referred to the Committee on Local Government for further consideration. If reported favorably by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full floor vote in the state senate.

Given the bill's focus on local government authority and enforcement, it is expected to face some scrutiny and potential amendments during the committee process. However, the public safety rationale and minimal financial impact on property owners suggest the legislation has a reasonable chance of ultimately being enacted, likely with an effective date of January 1, 2026 to allow for the 6-month grace period.

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

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