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HB 1464

An Act amending Title 26 (Eminent Domain) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in procedure to condemn, providing for advanced notice to condemnee, further providing for notice to condemnee and for preliminary objections and providing for determination of last resort; in procedure for determining damages, further providing for liens and distribution of damages; in just compensation and measure of damages, further providing for measure of damages and providing for compensation for loss of goodwill of business or farm operation; and, in evidence, providing for proof of continuous ownership.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 6 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill strengthens eminent domain protections by requiring advanced notice, expanding compensation for business losses, and clarifying property owner procedural rights in condemnation proceedings.

Referred to State Government
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Bill Summary · HB 1464

Legislative bill overview

HB 1464 amends Pennsylvania's eminent domain laws to strengthen protections for property owners whose land is seized by the government for public use. The bill adds requirements for advanced notice to affected property owners, clarifies procedures for preliminary objections, and expands compensation to include losses like business goodwill that previously may not have been fully recoverable.

Why is this important

Eminent domain is a powerful government tool that can significantly disrupt lives and livelihoods. These amendments aim to level the playing field between individual property owners and government agencies by ensuring clearer notice, fairer valuation of losses, and better procedural safeguards—ultimately affecting how compensation is calculated when someone's property is taken.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to government: Expanding compensation categories (especially goodwill) could increase the financial burden on municipalities and agencies conducting eminent domain proceedings, potentially affecting public project budgets
  • Project delays: Advanced notice requirements and expanded preliminary objection procedures could slow infrastructure and development projects that rely on land acquisition
  • "Goodwill" valuation disputes: Defining and proving business or farm goodwill losses is inherently subjective, which could lead to litigation and disagreement over appropriate compensation amounts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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