The bill amends existing laws regarding eminent domain, specifically targeting the use of condemnation for electric generation collector systems. It repeals the ability of entities that are not public utilities to exercise condemnation rights for these systems, allowing only public utilities with a certificate of public convenience and necessity to do so. The bill also introduces new requirements for existing easements, stipulating that a commercial facility generating electricity cannot use an existing easement to place additional energy collector systems without first complying with the new regulations.

Additionally, the bill mandates that entities seeking to initiate a condemnation action must provide notice to local governing bodies before proceeding. It specifies that any order granting an easement must include clauses related to liability for damages and reclamation requirements. The provisions of this act will apply to eminent domain actions initiated on or after July 1, 2025, and it will not affect existing contracts. The act is set to take effect on the same date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-26-815