Municipal annexation; require petition in annexed territory to approve.

SB 2892 requires municipalities seeking to annex unincorporated territory to obtain approval from two-thirds of qualified voters living in that territory through a signed petition, rather than relying on court approval. This directly affects residents in areas proposed for annexation and changes how municipalities expand their boundaries. The bill eliminates the previous requirement for annexation disputes to be resolved in chancery court, removing the need for municipalities to file petitions and hold court hearings. Instead, if the petition meets the 2/3 threshold within 60 days of public notice, the annexation becomes effective without judicial review.