Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 845: AN ACT relating to the abolition of eminent domain.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 845 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the abolition of eminent domain. Primary sponsor: T.J. Roberts (Republican), William Lawrence (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Kim Holloway (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Nancy Tate (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| William Lawrence | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Kim Holloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Nancy Tate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House