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PA HB2205
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carl Metzgar
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission from using eminent domain to condemn any lands, property rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, or other property for turnpike construction or operation
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Repeals existing statutory authority that allowed the commission to condemn property under Pennsylvania's eminent domain code (26 Pa.C.S.)
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Removes provisions permitting the commission to take title to condemned property and obtain possession through eminent domain proceedings
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Exempts condemnation proceedings already commenced and commission actions taken before the law's effective date
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In turnpike, further providing for acquisition of property rights by commission and for procedural requirements of acquisition, repealing provisions relating to entry and possession of property condemned and prohibiting condemnation by commission.
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
2/9/2026