Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 R cosponsors

HB 845 — AN ACT relating to the abolition of eminent domain.

Last action — to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 R).

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Summary

Amend Sections 13 and 195 and repeal Sections 211 and 242 of the Constitution of Kentucky to eliminate the power of eminent domain in the Commonwealth.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (131)

131 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 845 do?
Amend Sections 13 and 195 and repeal Sections 211 and 242 of the Constitution of Kentucky to eliminate the power of eminent domain in the Commonwealth.
Who sponsors HB 845?
HB 845 is sponsored by Nancy Tate (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Kim Holloway (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), William Lawrence (Republican), and T.J. Roberts (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 845?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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