Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB4038: City of Greenwood; authorize to establish a Vacant and Abandoned Structure Registration Program.
Status: Failed, April 15, 2026
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI, TO ESTABLISH A VACANT AND ABANDONED STRUCTURES REGISTRATION PROGRAM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to authorize the governing authorities of the city of greenwood, mississippi, to establish a vacant and abandoned structures registration program; and for related purposes.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI, TO ESTABLISH A VACANT AND ABANDONED STRUCTURES REGISTRATION PROGRAM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. (1) The governing authorities of the City of Greenwood, Mississippi, by ordinance duly spread upon its minutes, are authorized, in their discretion, to establish a Vacant and Abandoned Structures Registration Program in the city. Structures included in such program shall include vacant and abandoned residential and nonresidential properties that contribute to blight, property decay, crime, declining property values, safety hazards for first responders and the public, which hinder economic development and neighborhood revitalization within the city. The program shall be for the promotion of public health, safety and welfare within the corporate limits of the City of Greenwood. (2) The program authorized under subsection (1) of this section shall identify and require the registration of vacant and abandoned structures, which include residential and nonresidential *HR26/R2418* H. B. No. 4038 ~ OFFICIAL ~ L3/5 26/HR26/R2418 PAGE 1 (OM\KW) properties, ensure their maintenance in compliance with applicable codes, protect first responders through the provision of building plans, require proof of insurance, establish fees and penalties for noncompliance and encourage the timely rehabilitation or redevelopment of such properties to reduce blight and support community …
Sponsors
- James-Jones, Timaka (D, 51) · primary sponsor
- Osborne, Solomon C. (D, 32)
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
- : Referred To Local and Private Legislation
Subjects: City of Greenwood
Common questions
- What is HB4038?
- HB4038 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): City of Greenwood; authorize to establish a Vacant and Abandoned Structure Registration Program.
- What does HB4038 do?
- In its own words: An act to authorize the governing authorities of the city of greenwood, mississippi, to establish a vacant and abandoned structures registration program; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB4038?
- Failed as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4038?
- James-Jones, Timaka (D, 51), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB4038?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4038.xml
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