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Read. Follow. Verify.Jefferson County authorized to adopt unincorporated area noise ordinance and civil fines
Last action · March 17, 2026: Pending Committee Action in Second HouseSponsor: Juandalynn Givan
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What This Bill Would Do
The Jefferson County Commission is authorized to adopt a noise ordinance for unincorporated residential areas, establishing decibel limits, prohibited sound types, and civil fines ranging from $200 to $1,800 starting October 1, 2026.
Residents living in unincorporated parts of Jefferson County face new civil fines up to $1,800 for repeated noise violations, while emergency services, construction, and routine lawn care are explicitly exempted from the rules.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Residents of unincorporated Jefferson County
Residents become subject to noise restrictions and civil fines ranging from $200 to $1,800 for noise disturbances in residential areas.
Jefferson County Commission
The commission is granted the authority to adopt the noise ordinance, issue citations, collect civil fines, and enforce abatement actions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What areas in Jefferson County will be covered by the noise ordinance?
Are lawn mowers and construction work prohibited under the noise rules?
What happens if I receive a noise citation and want to challenge it?
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Procedural history
8 actions- Mar 17, 2026SenateCommitteePending Committee Action in Second House
- Mar 17, 2026SenateIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Jefferson County Legislation
- Mar 17, 2026HouseFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 913
- Mar 17, 2026HouseThird Reading in House of Origin
- Mar 12, 2026HouseRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Mar 12, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee House of Origin
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- Mar 3, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Mar 3, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Jefferson County Legislation
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy30Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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