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The Local Governments Bill
Georgia landowners can sue local governments for building delays
Georgia Landowners Protection Act; enact
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would let landowners sue local governments for money if they stop building projects for too long, protecting property rights.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would put new limits on how long local governments can stop people from building things, like new homes or stores. If a local government stops a building project for too long, this bill would let the landowner take them to court and ask for money to cover their losses. This is good for landowners because it protects their right to use their land and stops governments from causing endless delays. Some might say that local governments need the power to stop building for safety or planning reasons. But this bill aims to make sure those stops don't go on forever without a good reason. Since it's just starting, now is the time to tell your lawmakers what you think about giving landowners more power to challenge local government decisions.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would set a maximum time limit for local governments to stop new building projects.
- It would stop local governments from stopping the same project again too soon after a previous stop.
- It would let people sue local governments for money if they break these new rules about building stops.
- People could get money for damages and their lawyer fees if they win these lawsuits.
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