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This bill modifies Missouri's laws regarding land condemnation by utilities, establishing new restrictions and conditions for how utilities can acquire property through condemnation proceedings. Specifically, the bill prohibits public utilities from condemning property currently used by another utility service provider for the same or substantially similar purpose, with some exceptions. The bill allows condemnation only if it is necessary for obtaining a nonexclusive easement that will not materially impair the current or future use of the property by the existing utility. Additionally, the bill explicitly restricts utilities from condemning property for constructing wind or solar energy generation facilities, though it does allow condemnation of rights-of-way and infrastructure needed to collect and deliver energy from such facilities to the power grid. The legislation also includes provisions about who must be named as defendants in condemnation proceedings, such as property owners, conservators, and those with recorded property interests. The bill aims to protect existing utility infrastructure and property rights while providing some flexibility for utility expansion and infrastructure development.

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