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OK HB3758
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Danny Sterling
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AI Summary
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Redefines "just compensation" for eminent domain takings as the greater of 150% of fair market value OR the amount needed to purchase a comparable replacement property within the same community
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Requires comparable replacement property to match similar size, location, use, utility, access, zoning, and improvements; if unavailable locally, compensation must cover a substantially similar property in the nearest comparable community
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Prohibits reducing fair market value due to project influence, pre-condemnation activity, threatened condemnation, or diminution caused by the proposed public improvement
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Limits benefit offsets against property injury to only those benefits proven specific, direct, measurable, and established by clear and convincing evidence; excludes general or community-wide benefits
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Bars acquiring agencies from requiring property owners to waive these compensation protections as a condition of negotiation, settlement, or voluntary conveyance; effective November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Eminent domain; just compensation; definition; enhanced compensation; comparable-replacement standard; partial taking compensation; prohibitions; non-waiver protection; effective date.
Last Action
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee
2/16/2026