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LC 1313

Revise conservation easement laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 1313 aimed to revise conservation easement laws, affecting landowners, holders, and tax rules, but the draft died in process, so no changes are enacted.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 1313

Summary of LC 1313 — Revise conservation easement laws

Overview

LC 1313 is a bill titled “Revise conservation easement laws” in the Property subject area. The available information indicates the bill aimed to revise current laws governing conservation easements, which are legal agreements restricting land development to preserve conservation values. The text of the bill is not provided in the available record, so specific statutory changes are not known.

Status and timeline

  • Introduced: November 12, 2024
  • 2024-11-12: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
  • 2024-11-12: (LC) Draft On Hold
  • 2025-05-26: (LC) Draft Died in Process

Current status: Draft Died in Process. This means the bill did not advance through the legislative process and there is no enacted change associated with LC 1313 at this time.

What the bill would address (based on the title)

Because the text is not provided, the exact provisions are unknown. Bills labeled to “Revise conservation easement laws” typically seek to modify areas such as:
- Definitions and scope of what constitutes a conservation easement
- Criteria for eligibility and enforceability
- Procedures for creation, modification, renewal, or termination of easements
- Standards for monitoring, reporting, and enforcement
- Tax-related provisions (e.g., charitable donation rules, valuation and appraisal standards)
- Roles and responsibilities of landowners, easement holders (often land trusts or government entities), and state agencies
- Recording, notice, and public reporting requirements
- Remedies for breaches and mechanisms for dispute resolution
- Interaction with or standards consistent with federal tax incentives for conservation easements

Note: These are common themes in conservation easement revision efforts and do not reflect specific LC 1313 text.

Potential impact and who would be affected

  • Landowners who donate or hold conservation easements: changes in eligibility, monitoring requirements, or enforceability could affect obligations and benefits.
  • Conservation organizations and easement holders: potential adjustments to oversight, enforcement, and administration.
  • State or local government agencies: possible shifts in regulatory authority, reporting duties, or coordination with private land trusts.
  • Tax practitioners and appraisers: any modifications to charitable deduction rules or appraisal standards could influence tax planning and compliance.
  • Real estate professionals and buyers: changes could affect land use restrictions and property disclosures.

Procedural notes and next steps

  • With the draft having died in process, there is no active bill proceeding at this time.
  • If reintroduced later, the bill would require new drafting, committee referral, and a full legislative path before potential enactment.
  • For current status or text, refer to official legislative records or the appropriate state legislature’s bill tracking system.

Important caveat

This summary reflects the bill’s title and the limited docket information provided. Without the actual bill text, specific provisions and their impacts cannot be precisely described.

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

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