Cities and counties could not enforce some local conduct rules

Cities and counties would be barred from adopting, enforcing, or keeping covered local conduct rules. The limit applies where a state law in nine listed areas, including labor, business, and property, governs the field. Another statute must expressly authorize a local rule for the exception to apply. The limit does not bar road work or taxes allowed by law. It does not change existing authority over animal rules, public awareness campaigns, collective bargaining with local employees, or policies related to those employees. Local governments may revise conflicting rules to comply. This proposed limit would take effect July 1, 2026.

Eligible people and trade groups representing them could sue a city or county. The person must face actual or threatened harm from a city or county rule adopted or enforced in violation of the proposed limit. A person could ask a court to declare the rule invalid or block it, and recover costs and reasonable lawyer fees. A city or county could recover those costs and fees if the court finds the suit frivolous. The city or county is entitled to notice and cannot use the immunity defense named in the bill. This proposed court remedy would take effect July 1, 2026.