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Ohio General Assembly Makes Changes to Real Property Complaint Process

Substitute House Bill 96 (H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026 –-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025 and signed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on June 30, 2025. The...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (8/13)

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Pritzker Signs ‘Sonya Massey’s Bill’ Into Law, Requiring Stricter Background Checks for Police Hiring- “The new law requires law enforcement agencies across Illinois to review all aspects of a person’s background and...more

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Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council are continuing to pursue their goal to “Get Sheds Down.” The Get Sheds Down initiative was originally announced in July 2023 to overhaul the sections of the New York City...more

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Department of Commerce Denies Orange County’s Vision 2050 Development Plans

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On June 3, 2025, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt the County’s highly anticipated Vision 2050 Comprehensive Plan and accompanying Orange Code, setting a new regulatory framework to guide growth...more

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Ohio House Bill 96 Ushers in New Era of Cybersecurity Compliance for Local Governments and School Districts

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On June 30, 2025, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law (HB 96), a cybersecurity mandate that applies to all political subdivisions in Ohio—including counties, municipalities, townships, and school districts. ...more

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Tides of Change: Rhode Island Coastal Development Update

Recent legislation enacted by the Rhode Island General Assembly brings reforms to the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) in March 2026. Other new laws and CRMC priorities, and changes to permitting...more

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Texas Enacts Critical Real Estate Reforms—Senate Bills 15, 17, 840

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top Prior to his June 22, 2025, deadline, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law hundreds of bills passed by the Texas Legislature. Three of these, Senate Bills 15, 17,...more

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Senate Bill 784: Platting

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Florida’s 2025 legislative session continued a recent trend of addressing land use and development matters. Senate Bill 784, which relates to platting and the subdivision of land, amends Section 177.071 of the Florida...more

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CEQA Reform: Admin Record Cleanup and Expanded Litigation Streamlining Eligibility

Note: This is the sixth update in our series covering AB 130 and SB 131, two bills that work substantive changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California housing law....more

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Another Illinois Prevailing Wage Act Update: CCTV Inspection of Sewer Pipes Is Now Covered Work

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In handling thousands of disputes and controversies under Illinois’s ever-expanding prevailing wage law for 25 years, there are no surprises anymore—particularly over these past several years where we have seen the Illinois...more

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Maine Revamps New Markets Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits

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Recently, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed legislation renewing and expanding Maine’s New Markets Capital Investment Program and Historic Tax Credit Program. These changes should be welcomed by businesses, nonprofits, and...more

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Bill 17: Building Even Smarter and Faster Than Before?

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On May 12, 2025, the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Minister), introduced Bill 17—the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (Bill 17). On June 5, 2025, Bill 17 received...more

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New Residential Property Management Laws: Leasing Compliance Shifts for Summer 2025

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With the summer wave of state legislative adjournments ending, residential property managers are confronting a new landscape of regulatory obligations. Several states and municipalities have enacted or finalized laws and...more

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California Real Estate Developers Optimistic About CEQA Reform

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On June 30, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) and Senate Bill 131 (SB 131), legislation that contains significant changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that...more

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Ohio Budget Bill Brings Significant Changes and Economic Development Focus

On June 30, 2025, Governor Mike DeWine signed Amended Substitute House Bill 96 (H.B. 96), establishing Ohio's biennial budget for State fiscal years 2026-2027 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027). This comprehensive budget...more

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Advanced Air Mobility and Vertiport Development: Effects of New Legislation in Florida

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At the Paris Air Show on June 17, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills into law with the intention of ensuring Florida is a leader in aerospace, transportation and innovation. With regard to furtherance of...more

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Changes to New Jersey Requirements for Publication of Legal Notices

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On June 30th, bill No. 4654 was enacted making significant changes to the requirements for the publication or advertisement of legal notices including those required under the Municipal Land Use Law (“MLUL”). Historically...more

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The construction turbo is coming in Germany! Draft law to accelerate residential construction and provide housing

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On 18 June 2025, the German Federal Cabinet adopted a draft law to accelerate residential construction and secure housing (Schneller bauen mit dem Wohnungsbau-Turbo | Bundesregierung) in order to implement the 100-day target...more

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Live Local Act Amendment

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The Governor has signed into law Senate Bill 1730 (“SB 1730”), which amends the Live Local Act (the “Act”). SB 1730 takes effect July 1, 2025....more

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Texas Multifamily Revolution: Governor Abbott Considers Texas Senate Bill That Could Transform Zoning for Mixed-Use Residential /...

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Introduction to Texas Senate Bill SB 840 - To combat the housing shortage in Texas, the Texas Senate introduced Bill C.S.S.B. 840 (SB 840 or the bill) in April 2025. The purpose of the bill is to streamline the conversion...more

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POWER (Act) to the People! Philadelphia Implements Stringent New Requirements for Employers

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On May 27, Philadelphia enacted the POWER Act, which introduces sweeping changes to the city’s labor laws. Several provisions stand out for their immediate impact on Philadelphia employers....more

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It's up to Localities: Will Colorado Employers See a Decrease in Tipped Minimum Wage?

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on June 3, 2025, signed House Bill (HB) 25-1208 into law in an effort to alleviate economic stress on the restaurant industry in Colorado by permitting localities to reduce the minimum wage for...more

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HB 497, Updating Several County Laws Including Those for Construction Projects, Is Now Effective

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House Bill 497 (HB 497) took effect on  April 9, 2025, and introduced various changes to the laws governing counties in Ohio. Below are some  key changes in HB 497 that impact county construction projects....more

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Understanding Infrastructure Development Districts in Tennessee

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Infrastructure Development Districts (IDDs) are a pivotal tool for managing growth and development in Tennessee. As Tennessee’s population grows, the need for efficient infrastructure becomes paramount. ...more

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Bill 17: Ontario Government Proposes Amendments to Accelerate Infrastructure and Housing Development

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On May 12, 2025, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing tabled Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, for first reading. Bill 17 is intended to remove barriers to building,...more

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