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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
SENATE BILL 994 By: Hamilton
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to eminent domain; amending 27 O.S.
2021, Section 7, which relates to eminent domain for
light, heat, or power by elect ricity or gas;
prohibiting use of eminent domain for certain energy
projects and facilities; and declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 27 O.S. 2021, Sectio n 7, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 7. A. Except as otherwise provid ed in this section,
any person, firm, or corporation organized under the laws of this
state, or authorized to do business in this state , to furnish light,
heat, or power by electricity or natural gas, or any other person,
association, or firm engaged in furnishing lights, heat , or power by
electricity or natural gas shall have and exercise the right of
eminent domain in the same manner and by like proceedings as
provided for railroad corporations by laws of this state.
B. The power of eminent domain shall not be used for the siting
or building of wind turbines energy facilities, solar energy
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facilities, battery storage facilities, hydrogen gas facilities, or
carbon capture and seq uestration projects on private property.
SECTION 2. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
60-1-487 RD 1/16/2025 2:15:34 PM