An act relating to appraising properties with accessibility or environmental features

This bill requires real estate appraisers to include accessibility and environmental features when valuing properties, preventing these features from being excluded from the final valuation. If an appraiser cannot find comparable properties in the immediate area, they must either expand their search to include similar properties with these features or use a cost-based valuation method instead. The legislation directly affects property appraisers, real estate professionals, and homeowners whose property values may be influenced by features like wheelchair accessibility or energy efficiency. By mandating that these characteristics be considered in appraisals, the bill aims to ensure fairer property valuations that reflect the true market value of such properties.