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OK SB1835
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kendal Sacchieri
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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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Defines "comparable replacement property" as similar in size, location, use, utility, access, zoning, and improvements; if unavailable locally, compensation must cover a similar property in the nearest comparable community
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Restricts benefit offsets against property damage to only specific, direct, measurable benefits proven by preponderance of evidence; prohibits consideration of general, speculative, or community-wide benefits
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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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Bars acquiring agencies from waiving or reducing compensation standards and prohibits requiring property owners to waive protections as a condition of negotiation or settlement; effective November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Eminent domain; establishing standards for proof of certain benefit; establishing requirements to calculate certain compensation; prohibiting certain waiver. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/3/2026