Relates to the distribution of surplus proceeds from a tax foreclosure sale
This bill establishes clear rules for distributing surplus funds from tax foreclosure sales. If a property sells for more than the unpaid taxes plus costs, the excess must first go to other creditors with liens (like mortgage holders), then to the former owner. Municipalities must notify former owners about potential surplus funds and how to claim them. The law applies to all tax foreclosure sales starting October 1, 2025, and does not cover abandoned properties.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jaime Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Misha Novakhov
RRepublican/Conservative
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