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KY HB845
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
T.J. Roberts
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to completely eliminate eminent domain in Kentucky, ending the government's power to take private property for public use
- Amends Section 13 of the Kentucky Constitution to remove language allowing property to be taken with representative consent and just compensation
- Amends Section 195 to remove the Commonwealth's power to take property and franchises of incorporated companies for public use
- Repeals Section 211 (foreign railroad condemnation rights) and Section 242 (just compensation requirements for condemning private property)
- Requires the amendment to be submitted to voters at the next regular General Assembly election, with the Secretary of State publishing the full question in a statewide newspaper by the first Tuesday in August preceding the election
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to the abolition of eminent domain.
Local Mandate
Last Action
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs3/10/2026
Committee On Committees3/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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