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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · March 10, 2026

To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Introduced March 3, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB845

AN ACT relating to the abolition of eminent domain.

Amend Sections 13 and 195 and repeal Sections 211 and 242 of the Constitution of Kentucky to eliminate the power of eminent domain in the Commonwealth.

Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees Cities Counties Eminent Domain and Condemnation Fish and Wildlife Highways, Streets, and Bridges Land Use Property Public Buildings and Grounds Public Procurement Public Utilities Public Works State Agencies Transportation Local Mandate

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This bill would change the Kentucky Constitution to eliminate eminent domain, which is the government's power to take private property for public use, typically with compensation to the owner. If passed, state and local governments, as well as utilities and other entities that currently hold this power, would no longer be able to forcibly acquire private land or property. Because it amends the state constitution, it would require approval by Kentucky voters. Who it may affect: property owners, local governments, transportation and highway agencies, and public utilities across Kentucky.

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