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IA SSB1118
SB
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Local Government
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AI Summary
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Prohibits cities from assessing fines against abutting property owners for failure to remove snow and ice from sidewalks within a reasonable time or for failure to maintain property between the property line and curb
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Maintains property owner liability for damages caused by failure to use reasonable care in removing snow/ice or maintaining sidewalks, with claimants bearing the burden of proving actual damages
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Limits city cost recovery to only material and direct labor costs when a city performs required maintenance on behalf of a non-compliant property owner, prohibiting additional fines in such assessments
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Clarifies that property owners cannot be required to remove diseased trees or dead wood on publicly owned property or rights-of-way
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the responsibility and liability of property owners for public places in cities, prohibiting fines, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2146.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2146.
1/28/2026