HB2028 Summary

• Extends the protected period for political signs from 45 days before an election to 150 days before the general election date, with protection ending 7 days after the general election.

• Clarifies that the 150-day and election date protections apply to the specific dates prescribed by section 16-204 (primary and general election dates) and exclude early voting periods.

• Applies the same 150-day pre-election protection period to primary election candidates who do not advance to the general election, with protection ending 7 days after the primary election date.

• Extends the local jurisdiction sign permit provisions in public right-of-way from 60 days before election to 150 days before the general election, ending 15 days after the general election.

• Maintains existing exemptions allowing property owners and authorized agents to remove signs, and preserves local authority to remove signs that create safety hazards or violate ADA requirements.