Senate Bill No. introduced by B. Beard aims to revise laws related to private property rights by enhancing protections for private property owners. The bill stipulates that governmental actions cannot restrict the use of private property unless they fulfill a compelling governmental interest, specifically removing the previous requirement for such interests to be related to public health or safety. It introduces a cause of action for property owners who believe their rights have been infringed upon, along with a statute of limitations of five years for initiating such actions. The bill also clarifies definitions related to property use restrictions and outlines the conditions under which these restrictions may be enacted.

Additionally, the bill specifies that property use restrictions must be narrowly tailored to meet the compelling governmental interest and provides a framework for property owners to challenge these restrictions in court. If a property owner prevails in such a challenge, the court is required to permanently enjoin the enforcement of the restriction and award reasonable attorney fees and costs. The bill includes provisions for severability, ensuring that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining sections will still be enforceable. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and will apply to property use restrictions established after its effective date.