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Committee debates H.206 flood-disclosure changes; proposes simple buyer notice check box and more research
Summary
The House General & Housing Committee discussed H.206, an amendment to prior flood‑disclosure law aimed at fixing problems where FEMA flood maps are unavailable. Members considered a compromise check‑box that would let sellers indicate 'yes/no/unknown' about FEMA maps and asked staff for revised language and further research.
Montpelier — During the March 14, 2025, House General & Housing Committee meeting members discussed H.206, an act relating to selling real property within FEMA‑mapped flood hazard areas, and flagged complications tied to missing FEMA maps in parts of the state.
Committee members said the original bill would have required a seller to inform a buyer whether a property appears on FEMA’s…
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