2009 House Bill 4050

Make delinquent government utility bills not foreclosable

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Bettie Cook Scott (D-3)

To establish that overdue water or other utility bills may not be considered “delinquent taxes” for purposes of making a property subject to government forfeiture, foreclosure, and sale.

Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs

Feb. 4, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Urban Policy

Oct. 13, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.