SB88

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Clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.

Senate BillKarla Lems(R)Mark Lapka(R)Introduced Jan 15, 2026Last action Feb 25, 2026

This bill clarifies the rules for companies seeking to build energy infrastructure (like power lines) to examine private land even if the owner refuses permission. When an owner denies access, the company must now have a pending or approved permit with the Public Utilities Commission and must give the owner 30 days' written notice describing what parts of the property will be examined, when, how long it will take, and what type of examination will occur.

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Changes to Existing Law

1 section affected+487-36

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§ 21-35-31amended

History (8)

Feb 26, 2026H
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0. H.J. 461
Feb 25, 2026H
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Feb 25, 2026H
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
Feb 5, 2026H
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 238
Feb 4, 2026S
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 183
Feb 3, 2026S
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0. S.J. 8
Feb 3, 2026S
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
Jan 15, 2026S
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 55