Oklahoma HB1233 redefines "public use" for eminent domain, restricts its use, and mandates compensation.
Oklahoma HB1233 amends eminent domain laws by defining "public use" narrowly, prohibiting the taking of private property unless for specific public purposes, and requiring compensation. It mandates strict court interpretation of these provisions and prohibits local governments from expanding eminent domain powers without statutory authority. The act also addresses resale of surplus property and sets an effective date of November 1, 2025.
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