A bill for an act relating to the responsibility and liability of property owners for public places in cities and including effective date provisions.

HF 2359 clarifies that city ordinances can require property owners adjacent to public streets (abutting property owners) to maintain the area between their property line and the curb line, such as sidewalks. It adds that these owners can be held liable for damages if they fail to use "reasonable care" in maintaining this public space, as required by local ordinance. The bill specifically excludes requiring property owners to remove diseased trees or dead wood on publicly owned property or right-of-way. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.