The bill amends existing laws regarding the removal of dangerous buildings and blighted properties in Louisiana, specifically targeting the city of Baton Rouge and the parish of East Baton Rouge. It grants municipalities and parishes the authority to condemn, demolish, and remove dilapidated structures deemed dangerous to public welfare. New provisions allow for the empowerment of hearing officers to condemn blighted or abandoned properties and authorize their demolition. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "governing authority" to include the parish of East Baton Rouge and its municipalities, thereby enhancing their ability to address urban blight.

Key changes include the enactment of new legal language that allows for the initiation of expropriation proceedings by governing authority members in East Baton Rouge, and the specification that hearing officers in Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge will determine condemnations. The bill also removes references to the city of Grambling in certain contexts, focusing instead on the expanded authority of East Baton Rouge. Overall, the legislation aims to provide a more effective framework for managing blighted properties and revitalizing economically depressed areas.

Statutes affected:
SB236 Enrolled: 19:1(3)
SB236 Act 456: 19:1(3)