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Lieutenant governor, advocates back bill to ban long restrictive covenants that can create food deserts
Summary
Witnesses including the lieutenant governor and staff described House Bill 5902, part of a fair grocery package, that would prohibit restrictive covenants used by large grocery chains to block new grocers and limit competition; supporters pointed to examples in other cities and local storefront vacancies tied to covenants.
The House Judiciary Committee on March 25 heard House Bill 5902, part of a proposed fair groceries package, which would restrict or prohibit long-term restrictive covenants that prevent other grocers from using former supermarket properties. The lieutenant governor and staff said the measure addresses practices that limit competition and can contribute to food deserts in vulnerable communities.
Lt. Governor (testifying) said large chains sometimes sell properties and impose covenants…
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