AB 502: Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects; compensation for takings of signs, and appraisals upon which jurisdictional offers are based. (FE)
AB 502 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis bill sets the rules for when the government tears down billboards to make room for road projects. It explains how the government must calculate how much money to pay the billboard owners—even if those signs don't technically follow current local city laws.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy identified
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy identified
Economy
Benefits
- Provides predictable compensation for private billboard owners
- Standardizes appraisal methods for regulatory takings
Risks
- Potential for increased taxpayer expenditures on transportation projects
- Diminishes local government ability to enforce zoning ordinances
Society
Benefits
- Protects private property interests during state development
Risks
- Prioritizes private advertising interests over local community aesthetic standards
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential for increased public costs to compensate for non-conforming structures
Analysis based on summary only; full text appraisal formulas unavailable
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CurrentFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
Enacted
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