The bill, titled "An Act Relating to County and Local Government," introduces new prohibitions against the adoption or enforcement of building codes that mandate the installation of certain latent, non-operable features in residential structures. Specifically, it defines "latent features" as technologies or items that are installed but not actively used or operational at the time of a residential structure's completion, and which do not contribute to the safety or structural integrity of the building. The bill explicitly states that no municipality or county governing body, or any agency thereof, may adopt or enforce any ordinance or building code that requires such latent features in residential buildings.

The bill will take effect on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor. This legislative change aims to prevent unnecessary costs and complications for homeowners by ensuring that they are not required to install features that do not serve a practical purpose in their residences.