MN SF1251

Prohibits foreign and domestic railroad corporations, railroad companies, and railroad interests from exercising eminent domain over property interests of Hennepin County, the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, or the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

Allows the limitation to be applied if the governmental entity's governing board determines by resolution, based on specific findings, that public safety or first responder access would be substantially and adversely affected by the railroad's exercise of eminent domain

Overrides existing condemnation authorities in Minnesota Statutes chapter 117, sections 222.26, 222.27, 222.36, and any other law granting railroad condemnation powers

Takes effect retroactively from March 2, 2015, and applies to any pending or future eminent domain actions seeking to acquire property interests of the named entities