MS SB2684

Defines "blight" or "blighted" property to include dilapidated structures, abandoned or vacant buildings, unsanitary conditions, unrepaired disaster damage, uncorrected code violations, nuisance conditions, environmental hazards, and failure to maintain minimum health and safety standards

Requires the Secretary of State to determine whether tax-forfeited lands are blighted property within 90 days after redemption period expires, upon petition by the tax sale purchaser

Authorizes the Secretary of State to charge a fee up to $500 for processing blight determination petitions

Reduces the adverse possession period from 10 years to 1 year for properties officially determined to be blighted, allowing faster transfer of marketable title to occupants

Takes effect July 1, 2026