prohibiting municipalities from denying building or occupancy permits for property adjacent to class VI roads under certain circumstances.

SB 281 requires municipalities to issue building or occupancy permits for properties adjacent to class VI roads if applicants meet three conditions: signing a liability waiver acknowledging the municipality won't maintain the road or provide services, recording that waiver in the county register, and providing proof the property is insurable. The bill directly affects property owners seeking to build or develop land next to class VI roads, which are typically low-traffic rural roads. It prohibits local governments from denying permits solely based on road classification, shifting responsibility for road maintenance and services to the property owner. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, after being signed by the governor on July 15, 2025.