The bill S. 689 seeks to amend Section 58-7-10 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically regarding the rights and powers of eminent domain as they pertain to pipeline companies. The proposed amendment clarifies that the power of eminent domain does not extend to private, for-profit pipeline companies, including those that are publicly traded, unless they are defined as a public utility within the title. This change aims to restrict the use of eminent domain by certain pipeline companies that do not meet the public utility criteria.

The new legal language added to the section explicitly states that the provisions of this section and Chapter 2, Title 28 do not apply to these private, for-profit pipeline companies. The bill is currently residing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/10/2025: 58-7-10
Latest Version: 58-7-10