02/13/2024

House Bill 85

Lead Sponsors: Representative Tom Patton

Status: 3rd Hearing in House State and Local Government (May 14, 2024)

Description: The bill allows land banks to purchase tax-foreclosed property before it is offered for public sale and grants land banks a right of first refusal to purchase property sold to another bidder at a foreclosure sale.

CCAO Position: No position (as of July 2024)

Other Notes: The Ohio Municipal League has provided proponent testimony.