2026 Regular Session
HB3968
Eminent domain; defining term; limiting the use of eminent domain; statutory references; effective date.
Legislative progress
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Partner positions
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Defines "public use" for eminent domain purposes and prohibits the taking of private property unless for specified public uses. The measure restricts governmental bodies from exercising eminent domain powers without express statutory authority and prohibits economic development from constituting a public use.
No public reasoning provided.
Recorded floor votes
2 roll calls are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.
February 12, 2026 · House
House: Civil Judiciary Committee: DO PASS
Passed
8 yea–0 nay
March 5, 2026 · House
House: Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee: DO PASS
Passed
10 yea–2 nay
Committee referrals
February 3, 2026 · House
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
February 3, 2026 · House
Civil Judiciary
Instrument history
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House Authored by Senator Standridge (principal Senate author)
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House Coauthored by Representative(s) Staires
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House CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee View roll call
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House Coauthored by Representative(s) West (Kevin)
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House Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary
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House Referred to Civil Judiciary
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House Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
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House Authored by Representative Menz
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House First Reading