HB 1239 CO

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The act updates county enforcement authority in connection with:Providing for and compelling the removal of rubbish, including trash, junk, and garbage, from property within the county;Providing for and compelling the removal of weeds and brush from property within the county;Providing for and compelling the removal or securing of any building or structure in the county, with specified exceptions, that, due to its condition, presents a substantial danger or hazard to the public health, safety, or welfare; andThe unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or use of any building or structure in the county or the use of any land in the county in violation of a zoning resolution or ordinance adopted by the board of county commissioners.     For the removal actions described above, the act requires county ordinances to include provisions for applying for and exercising an administrative entry and seizure warrant. The act also allows counties to assess the reasonable costs of removal, including a 10% fee for inspection and incidental costs, as a lien against the property.     The act modifies the civil penalties that a court may impose and the factors that a court must consider in determining the appropriate civil penalty when a property owner violates a county ordinance or building code regarding the removal of rubbish or weeds and brush from property within the county, the removal or securing of a building or structure in the county, or the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or use of a building or structure in the county.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• L. Goldstein Democratic · sponsor
• C. Richardson Republican · sponsor
• K. Mullica Democratic · sponsor

1. May 29, 2026 Governor Signed · executive
2. May 20, 2026 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. May 20, 2026 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
4. May 20, 2026 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
5. Apr 21, 2026 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass · lower
6. Apr 9, 2026 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily · lower
7. Apr 8, 2026 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
8. Apr 7, 2026 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee · upper
9. Apr 2, 2026 Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
10. Mar 18, 2026 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing · upper
11. Mar 13, 2026 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
12. Mar 12, 2026 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor · lower
13. Mar 10, 2026 House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
14. Feb 18, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government · lower