The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to condominium unit owners' associations (COAs) and planned community associations (HOAs) by explicitly prohibiting these associations from banning the installation or use of lighted home address devices. The new provisions would require that such devices provide a lighted display of the house number, flash when activated to signal an emergency, be visible from the street, and have a low-light adjustment. Additionally, while associations can adopt reasonable rules regarding the placement of these devices, such rules cannot prevent their installation or impair their functionality.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that any court ruling in favor of a party against a COA or HOA for violations of this section must include an award of reasonable attorney fees and costs. This change aims to enhance the visibility of home addresses for emergency services while ensuring that homeowners retain the right to install these devices without undue restrictions from their associations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1261.01, 33-1816.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 33-1261.01, 33-1816.01
House Engrossed Version: 33-1261.01, 33-1816.01