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MA H3346
Relative to the defense of private property rights through the prevention of abusive eminent domain takings in the Commonwealth
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit eminent domain takings for the purpose of economic development. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of eminent domain (the government's power to take private property for public use with compensation) for the purpose of commercial enterprise, private economic development, or any private use of the property. It specifies that property can only be taken for public use, such as possession, occupation, and enjoyment by the general public or public agencies. The bill also requires the government to offer to sell back any property taken through eminent domain if it is not used for the intended purpose within 5 years.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
William Crocker (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Donald Wong (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3346 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3346.pdf |
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