Informing the Legislature that on July 3, 2025, the Governor returned the following bill without approval: SB31 SD2 HD2 CD1

SB31 would have made discriminatory restrictive covenants - property rules restricting transactions based on race, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected traits - void and unenforceable. It would have allowed any person discovering such a covenant to record a notice (using a specific template) stating it is void, with immunity from liability for errors if acting in good faith. This provision would have directly affected property transactions and title records by enabling third parties to challenge covenants in public records without legal risk.