Regulation of parking charges in certain areas on public streets in certain municipalities; provide.

HB 1396 would prohibit municipalities with populations over 145,000 (based on the 2020 census) from charging parking fees on public streets adjacent to county courthouses or other county government buildings. It specifically applies to individuals required to appear at these locations for official purposes like court dates, subpoenas, or public services. The bill would allow free parking for the duration of the visit or a reasonable time needed to access services, eliminating fees during these necessary trips. The proposed law was referred to committee in early 2025 but died there without further action, so it has not become law.