Concerning working economic properties.
HB 2679 requires cities to provide new property buyers within half a mile of industrial or maritime zones with a disclosure about potential operational nuisances (like noise, odors, or dust) from nearby working economic properties. It mandates that development permits include a notice explaining these conditions and a covenant requiring buyers to agree not to sue adjacent industrial operators for normal operations that follow "good management practices." The law states such industrial activities cannot be deemed a nuisance if they comply with zoning and environmental regulations. This policy directly affects residential developers and new homeowners near industrial areas, aiming to clarify expectations before purchase.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Jan 27, 2026
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