Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HB845: AN ACT relating to the abolition of eminent domain.
Status: In committee, March 10, 2026
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.
What the bill says
An act relating to the abolition of eminent domain.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT relating to the abolition of eminent domain. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Section 1. Are you in favor of amending the Constitution of Kentucky as stated below to eliminate eminent domain, which would end the right of the Commonwealth, its subdivisions, local governments, or other public bodies to take private property for a public use? Section 2. It is proposed that Section 13 of the Constitution of Kentucky be amended to read as follows: No person shall, for the same offense, be twice put in jeopardy of his or her life or limb[, nor shall any man's property be taken or applied to public use without the consent of his representatives, and without just compensation being previously made to him]. Section 3. It is proposed that Section 195 of the Constitution of Kentucky be amended to read as follows: The [Commonwealth, in the exercise of the right of eminent domain, shall have and retain the same powers to take the property and franchises of incorporated companies for public use which it has and retains to take the property of individuals, and the ]exercise of the police powers of this Commonwealth shall never be abridged nor so construed as to permit corporations to conduct their business in such manner as to infringe …
Sponsors
- T.J. Roberts (R, HD-066) · primary sponsor
- William Lawrence (R, HD-070)
- Kimberly Banta (R, HD-063)
- Josh Calloway (R, HD-010)
- Kimberly Holloway (R, HD-002)
- Candy Massaroni (R, HD-050)
- Nancy Tate (R, HD-027)
Latest actions
- : to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: State Agencies, Property, Land Use, Highways, Streets, And Bridges, Public Utilities, Eminent Domain And Condemnation, Public Works, Public Procurement
Common questions
- What is HB845?
- HB845 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to the abolition of eminent domain.
- What does HB845 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to the abolition of eminent domain.
- What is the status of HB845?
- In committee as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) (March 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB845?
- T.J. Roberts (R, HD-066), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB845?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb845.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.