AZ SB1397

Prohibits a condemnation action plaintiff from initiating any new eminent domain proceeding for the same property or related project for at least two years after dismissal without prejudice.

Requires courts to award property owners their reasonable costs, disbursements, and expenses (including attorney, appraisal, and engineering fees) if the final judgment denies the condemnation or if the plaintiff abandons the proceeding.

Allows both parties to pay their own costs if the condemnation proceeding is dismissed due to an out-of-court settlement, unless the settlement agreement specifies otherwise.

Entitles defendants to recover treble damages (three times the actual damages) if the final judgment is that the plaintiff cannot acquire the property by condemnation.