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MO SB1699
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kurtis Gregory
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AI Summary
- Extends notice periods for condemnation proceedings, requiring 60 days' notice before filing a petition (increased from 10 days) and 30 days for property owners to answer
- Reduces the "heritage value" threshold from 50 years to 20 years of family ownership, entitling owners to an additional 50% of fair market value in compensation
- Creates new "beginning farmer taking" category providing 125% of fair market value plus capital gains tax compensation for agricultural property owned by farmers with 10 or fewer years of experience
- Requires condemning authorities to provide 15 days written notice before surveying and 5 days notice before entering acquired easements, with mandatory restoration of trees, vegetation, and fences at their expense
- Mandates attorney's fees be awarded to property owners if commissioners or jury award exceeds the condemning authority's offer, and requires the condemning authority to prove statutory authority by clear and convincing evidence
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to condemnation proceedings
Last Action
S First Read
2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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