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MO SB228
Bill
Status
1/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Shalonn Curls
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AI Summary
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Non-owners and creditors with lien interests may enter property they suspect is abandoned to visually inspect it, and if determined abandoned in good faith, may secure the property, remove trash/debris, maintain landscaping, and remove or paint over graffiti
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Persons acting in good faith under this section receive immunity from civil and criminal trespass claims and other civil liability, unless their conduct constitutes gross negligence or willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct
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Creditors holding mortgages or deeds of trust are prohibited from entering under this section if an automatic stay has been issued by a bankruptcy court
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"Abandoned" property is defined as: vacant lots violating nuisance codes; properties with structures unoccupied for at least 6 months where the creditor's debt is delinquent for 3+ months; or unoccupied properties (6+ months) violating nuisance codes with delinquent property taxes or vacant property registration violations
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Applies only to real property in cities with population over 350,000 that are partly located in a first class charter county (effectively targeting Kansas City)
Legislative Description
Allows certain people to enter abandoned property to secure it, remove trash and graffiti, and maintain the grounds, and provides immunity from civil and criminal liability
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
2/2/2015