The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 235, seeks to amend title 8 of the general statutes to explicitly prohibit the state and municipalities from utilizing eminent domain for commercial purposes. This legislative change aims to safeguard private property rights by ensuring that government entities cannot seize land or property for commercial development or profit-driven projects.

The bill reflects a growing concern over the use of eminent domain, particularly in cases where it has been employed to benefit private businesses rather than for public use. By inserting this prohibition into current law, the bill reinforces the principle that eminent domain should only be exercised for legitimate public purposes, such as infrastructure development or public services, rather than for commercial gain.