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OK SB1835

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kendal Sacchieri

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Prohibits reducing fair market value due to project influence, pre-condemnation activity, threatened condemnation, or diminution caused by the proposed public improvement

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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