SB 1342
Modifies provisions relating to annexation by certain cities
Sponsor:
LR Number:
5519S.01I
Last Action:
1/27/2026 - Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
Journal Page:
S243
Title:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2026

Current Bill Summary

SB 1342 - This act provides that the term contiguous and compact shall include when an unincorporated area proposed to be annexed is contiguous to the annexing city, town, or village by at least twenty-five percent of the length of the unincorporated area's perimeter. Additionally, no city, town, or village shall annex an unincorporated area contiguous to any unincorporated area annexed by the city, town, or village within the last twenty-four months. The act further provides that any area annexed shall be provided all municipal services by the annexing city. (Section 71.012)

Finally, this act repeals provisions relating to annexation procedures which apply to cities within St. Charles County. (Section 71.015)

This act is identical to SB 922 (2024).

TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Amendments

No Amendments Found.