HB 2409 Summary

• Reduces maximum size for political signs in non-residential public right-of-way areas from 32 square feet to 24 square feet, while maintaining 16 square feet limit for residential areas.

• Preserves existing protections requiring cities, towns, and counties to allow political signs in public rights-of-way if they meet specified conditions including safety, ADA compliance, and contact information requirements.

• Applies size restrictions only during the 60-day period before primary elections through 15 days after general elections, with different end dates for candidates who do not advance from primary elections.

• Maintains exemptions for state highways, commercial tourism/resort zones, and municipal structures, and allows jurisdictions to immediately relocate signs in emergency situations.