SB779
Eminent domain; condemnation proceedings, entry of order and recordation of certificate.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 22, 2026
Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Chief Patron:
Mark Obenshain (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Eminent domain; condemnation proceedings; entry of order and recordation of certificate; disbursement of funds by circuit court clerk.
Provides that the clerk of a circuit court shall, upon entry of an order in a condemnation proceeding and unless otherwise directed, immediately disburse any just compensation in the amount specified in such order and any interest accrued. The bill provides that the clerk shall disburse such funds no later ... (More) than five business days after the entry of the order or the receipt of the sum that such order directs the clerk to disburse, whichever is later. The bill also provides that counsel in a condemnation action may request, and the clerk, sheriff, or other person responsible for notifying jurors to appear in court for a trial shall make available, a copy of the jury panel to be used for such trial. The bill also requires an authorized condemnor to file with the clerk a Notice of Recording of Certificate on the same day that the certificate is recorded. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/22/2026 - Senate: Presented and ordered printed 26105248D
- 01/22/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
