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ID S1355

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an exemption from subdivision requirements for land divisions made as a single gift or sale to immediate family members (children, stepchildren, spouse, siblings, grandchildren, grandparents, or parents) for housing, business, or agricultural purposes

  • Requires land to have been titled in the grantor's name for at least 5 years if titled before July 1, 2026, or 10 years if titled on or after July 1, 2026

  • Mandates that parcels created under this exemption remain titled to the family member recipient for at least 5 years (or 1 year for parcels created before July 1, 2026), unless subject to involuntary transfer such as foreclosure or death

  • Prohibits further division of parcels smaller than 5 acres created under this exemption without obtaining a subdivision permit

  • Allows family-owned business entities (80% owned by individuals related by blood or marriage) to use this exemption for shareholders who have held at least 5% ownership for 5 continuous years

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide that certain subdivisions of land are exempt from subdivision requirements.

PROPERTY

Last Action

Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government and Taxation3/3/2026
Judiciary and Rules3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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