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Committee advances local bill allowing East Baton Rouge Parish to expropriate abandoned, blighted property
Summary
House Bill 247 gives the City‑Parish of East Baton Rouge authority to expropriate abandoned or blighted properties following notice and judicial approval; proponents said the law will clear title and enable redevelopment, while members urged safeguards to prioritize local homeownership and prevent wholesale acquisition by large developers.
The House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure voted to report House Bill 247, a local measure granting the city‑parish of East Baton Rouge authority to expropriate abandoned and blighted property, after testimony from local officials and legal counsel on May 6.
Representative Chenover, the bill’s author, said the measure mirrors expropriation authority already granted to other Louisiana municipalities and would allow the city‑parish to acquire, clear title for and return abandoned properties to productive use after fair‑market compensation and judicial approval. “This is a local bill, properly advertised, and is in…
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