Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 119: AN ACT relating to eminent domain.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 119 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to eminent domain. Primary sponsor: Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Aaron Reed (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): to Transportation (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 416.670 to establish the right of a landowner to repurchase condemned property that was not used after the completion of a highway project.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Higdon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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 Transportation (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate