Environment
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Benefits
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Risks
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StateMississippiIn Committee
HB 4038: City of Greenwood; authorize to establish a Vacant and Abandoned Structure Registration Program.
Timaka James-Jones
HB 4038 status: In Committee — Died In Committee (updated Apr 15, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
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Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill authorizes the City of Greenwood to create a registration program for vacant and abandoned buildings.
Who is affected
Property owners of vacant or abandoned structures within the City of Greenwood.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill is no longer active as it died in committee.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved management of community blight and increased city awareness of property status.
Risks and tradeoffs
Lack of detail regarding fees, registration requirements, and safeguards for property owners.
What is still unknown
The specific enforcement mechanisms, appeal processes for property owners, and the operational definition of an 'abandoned' structure.
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Impact analysis
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Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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