This bill amends existing laws regarding the removal of dangerous buildings and structures in Louisiana, specifically targeting blighted properties in the city of Baton Rouge and the parish of East Baton Rouge. It grants municipalities and parishes the authority to condemn, demolish, or expropriate dilapidated buildings, with new provisions allowing hearing officers to determine condemnations. The bill also 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 insertions in the bill include the empowerment of hearing officers to condemn blighted properties and the initiation of expropriation proceedings by governing authority members in East Baton Rouge. Additionally, the bill specifies that in Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge, the appointed hearing officer will oversee condemnation determinations. The amendments aim to streamline the process for addressing abandoned or blighted properties, ultimately facilitating their rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.

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