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House defeats subdivision‑reform bill after industry and consumer protection clash
Summary
First Substitute HB288, intended to give buyers recourse for unlawful residential subdivisions, failed 21‑47 after floor amendments. Sponsor Representative Becker said the bill protects unwitting purchasers; critics from real‑estate and lending interests warned of permanent clouds on title and other unintended consequences.
House members debated Title 2 issues and First Substitute House Bill 288 on Feb. 20 before voting 21‑47 to reject the measure. The bill sought to create civil remedies and notice requirements for certain conveyances that effectively create illegal residential subdivisions.
Sponsor Representative Becker described a pattern of "fly‑by‑night" subdivision activity that leaves purchasers unable to build…
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