AN ACT relating to the abolition of eminent domain.

This bill proposes changes to the Kentucky Constitution that would eliminate the government's power of eminent domain, which is the authority to take private property for public use, even with compensation to the owner. If approved, no government or other entity in Kentucky would be able to legally seize private property under this power. Because it amends the state constitution, it would ultimately require voter approval to take effect. Who it may affect: property owners, local governments, utilities, and any organization that currently holds or relies on eminent domain authority in Kentucky.

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