Massachusetts H1787 aims to protect private property rights by preventing abusive eminent domain takings for commercial or private use.
Massachusetts H1787 amends Chapter 79 of the General Laws to strengthen protections against abusive eminent domain takings. It specifies that eminent domain can only be used for public purposes, not for commercial enterprise or private economic development. If property is not used for its intended public purpose within five years, the government must offer to sell it back to the original owner at the original purchase price or fair market value. If the offer is not accepted within 180 days, the property can be sold to another party at public auction.
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