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MS HB984

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lee Yancey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the required notice period for public hearings on zoning changes from 15 days to 30 days, with an additional notice required 15 days before the hearing
  • Requires notice of zoning change hearings to be posted on three major public social media platforms in addition to newspaper publication
  • Mandates that proposed zoning changes be available for public review at local government offices or libraries, and on government websites if available, 30 days before hearings
  • Extends the deadline to file a written appeal of zoning decisions from 10 days to 20 days after the board of supervisors or municipal governing authority renders its decision
  • Requires appeals related to zoning changes to also be filed with the city clerk's or chancery clerk's office, effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Notice of public hearing to change zoning regulations, restrictions and boundaries; revise time frame for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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