HB4038 • 2026

City of Greenwood; authorize to establish a Vacant and Abandoned Structure Registration Program.

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.

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: James-Jones, Osborne
Last action: 2026-04-15
Official status: Dead
Effective date: Passage

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on how the program will encourage rehabilitation or redevelopment of properties.

Greenwood Can Make Rules for Empty Buildings

This bill allows the city of Greenwood to create a program that registers, maintains, and manages vacant and abandoned buildings.

What This Bill Does

Allows Greenwood's leaders to establish a registration program for empty houses and buildings.
Requires owners of these buildings to maintain them according to local laws.
Provides building plans to first responders.
Imposes fees and penalties if the rules are not followed.

Who It Names or Affects

The city of Greenwood, Mississippi
Owners of vacant and abandoned buildings in Greenwood

Terms To Know

blight: A condition where a place looks old and run-down because there is little care or use for it.
first responders: People like firefighters, police officers, and paramedics who help in emergencies.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify the exact fees and penalties.
It is unclear what specific actions owners must take to maintain their buildings.

Bill History

2026-04-15 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
04/15 (H) Died In Committee
2026-04-15 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
04/15 Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
2026-02-20 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/20 (H) Referred To Local and Private Legislation

Official Summary Text

City of Greenwood; authorize to establish a Vacant and Abandoned Structure Registration Program.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 4038 *HR26/R2418* ~ OFFICIAL ~ L3/5
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To: Local and Private
Legislation
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives James-Jones, Osborne

HOUSE BILL NO. 4038

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF 1
GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI, TO ESTABLISH A VACANT AND ABANDONED 2
STRUCTURES REGISTRATION PROGRAM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. (1) The governing authorities of the City of 5
Greenwood, Mississippi, by ordinance duly spread upon its minutes, 6
are authorized, in their discretion, to establish a Vacant and 7
Abandoned Structures Registration Program in the city. Structures 8
included in such program shall include vacant and abandoned 9
residential and nonresidential properties that contribute to 10
blight, property decay, crime, declining property values, safety 11
hazards for first responders and the public, which hinder economic 12
development and neighborhood revitalization within the city. The 13
program shall be for the promotion of public health, safety and 14
welfare within the corporate limits of the City of Greenwood. 15
(2) The program authorized under subsection (1) of this 16
section shall identify and require the registration of vacant and 17
abandoned structures, which include residential and nonresidential 18
H. B. No. 4038 *HR26/R2418* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: City of Greenwood; authorize to establish a
Vacant and Abandoned Structure Registration
Program.
properties, ensure their maintenance in compliance with applicable 19
codes, protect first responders through the provision of building 20
plans, require proof of insurance, establish fees and penalties 21
for noncompliance and encourage the timely rehabilitation or 22
redevelopment of such properties to reduce blight and support 23
community reinvestment. 24
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 25
and after its passage. 26