Bill > HB0011

This bill creates a comprehensive landowner's bill of rights for eminent domain proceedings in Wyoming, requiring any entity seeking to condemn private property to provide landowners with a detailed written notice explaining their legal protections and options. The brochure must inform landowners about eleven key rights, including their entitlement to adequate compensation, the legal standards for property condemnation, the requirement for good faith negotiations, the right to hire their own appraiser and attorney, the process for determining compensation through informal and formal proceedings, and their ability to appeal compensation decisions. Specifically, landowners must be informed that property can only be taken if it serves the public interest, is necessary for the project, and is acquired by an authorized entity, and that they have the right to a trial by judge or jury if they are dissatisfied with initial compensation offers. The bill will apply to all eminent domain actions initiated under the Wyoming Eminent Domain Act on or after July 1, 2026, providing landowners with clear, upfront information about their rights and the condemnation process.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0011