8 Exceptions to an Eminent Domain Bill

What is happening? Mississippi Legislature passed HB 1769 (2022 | MS) an eminent domain bill that would prohibit the conveying of property to a private entity, and place the prohibition in the state constitution.

Why is this important? There are 8 exceptions: utilities, levee facilities, roads, bridges, ports, airports, common carriers, & drainage facilities

How will this be important? Some states have longer exception lists. Some states don’t put this in the constitution at all.

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