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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 416 to prohibit the construction of any solar electric generating or related transmission facility on any land that was acquired by eminent domain; amend KRS 416.570 to require that as part of the verified petition required to be filed prior to an exercise of eminent domain, a condemnor shall certify that the proposed condemnation will not violate the prohibition on constructing solar electric generating or transmission facilities on condemned land.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new restrictions on the use of eminent domain, a legal process where the government can take private property for public use, even if the owner doesn't want to sell, as long as they are compensated. Specifically, it prohibits the use of any land acquired through eminent domain for the construction of solar electric generating facilities or any related transmission infrastructure. To enforce this, the bill amends existing law (KRS 416.570) to require that any government entity seeking to use eminent domain must include a certification in their legal petition confirming that the proposed condemnation will not violate this new prohibition on using condemned land for solar projects.
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S) (on 01/20/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb107.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb107/orig_bill.pdf |
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