MA H82

Bill

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution prohibiting eminent domain takings

Introduced
03/01/2021

In Committee
03/01/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to prohibiting eminent domain takings. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes a legislative amendment to the Constitution that would prohibit eminent domain takings. Eminent domain refers to the government's power to acquire private property for public use, often through forced sale. The proposed amendment would remove this power, preventing the government from seizing private property for public projects or development.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Brad Jones (R)*, Nick Boldyga (R), Paul Frost (R), Susan Gifford (R), Matt Muratore (R),

Last Action

Joint session held and dissolved (on 11/21/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H82

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H82
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H82.pdf

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