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Senate approves bill requiring earlier disclosures and hearings in eminent-domain cases
Summary
The Senate passed SB 117 to tighten eminent-domain procedures: only a legislative body may condemn property, property owners must be notified of hearings and allowed to speak, and negotiators must disclose mediation/arbitration options and ombudsman contact when condemnation might be used.
The Utah Senate approved SB117, a bill sponsored by Senator Stevenson that revises eminent-domain procedures to strengthen disclosure and participation rights for property owners. Stevenson said the measure focuses on public-purpose condemnation and seeks to ensure property owners are notified and allowed to speak before a legislative body acts.
"This bill clarifies the law to ensure that the disclosures must be…
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