Minnesota HF5141: State or a county authorized to acquire the property of a public utility or cooperative electric association through eminent domain.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to eminent domain; authorizing the state or a county to acquire the property of a public utility or cooperative electric association through eminent domain; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.47.

From the introduced text, May 13, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to eminent domain; authorizing the state or a county to acquire the property of a public utility or cooperative electric association through eminent domain; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.47. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.47, is amended to read: 216B.47 ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to preclude new text begin [ADDED: the state, a county, or ] new text end a municipality from acquiring the property of a public utility by eminent domain proceedings; provided that damages to be paid in eminent domain proceedings must include the original cost of the property less depreciation, loss of revenue to the utility, expenses resulting from integration of facilities, and other appropriate factors. new text begin [ADDED: The state, a county, or ] new text end a municipality seeking to acquire the property of a public utility in eminent domain proceedings may not acquire the right to furnish electric service during the pendency of the proceedings through the use of section 117.042 but may petition the commission under section 216B.44 for service rights. For purposes of this section, a public utility includes a cooperative electric association. new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective the day following final enactment.] new …

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Sponsors

• David Gottfried (D) · primary sponsor
• Bianca Virnig (D)
• Brion Curran (D)
• Heather Keeler (D)

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Common questions

What is HF5141?

HF5141 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): State or a county authorized to acquire the property of a public utility or cooperative electric association through eminent domain.

What does HF5141 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to eminent domain; authorizing the state or a county to acquire the property of a public utility or cooperative electric association through eminent domain; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.47.

What is the status of HF5141?

In committee as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HF5141?

David Gottfried (D), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF5141?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5141&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house