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KY HB795

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Branscum

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 154.50-323 to add gender-inclusive language ("or her") to existing eminent domain provisions for economic development

  • Requires governmental units to provide proper public notice stating the specific purpose for condemned property before exercising condemnation power under KRS 154.50-301 to 154.50-346

  • Mandates that condemned property be developed within 5 years according to the stated purpose

  • Grants original property owners the right to repurchase their condemned land at the original condemnation price if the authority fails to develop it within the 5-year period

  • Entitles former property owners to recover costs and reasonable attorney's fees when reacquiring land through court proceedings

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to economic development.

Property

Last Action

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development & Workforce Investment3/9/2026
Committee On Committees3/2/2026

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