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SF2160 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain reimbursement amounts increase

Related bill: HF1532

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 117.036, Subdivision 2, regarding eminent domain proceedings. It primarily aims to increase the reimbursement amounts for property owners who obtain their own appraisals when their property is subject to eminent domain.

Key Changes:

  1. Appraisal Requirement:

    • For acquisitions exceeding $25,000, the acquiring authority must obtain at least one appraisal.
    • For acquisitions of $25,000 or less, the authority can use a minimum damage acquisition report instead of an appraisal.
    • Property owners must be provided with copies of the appraisal or report at the time of the offer, but no later than 60 days before filing a petition.

  2. Reimbursement for Property Owners:

    • Property owners can obtain an independent appraisal from a qualified appraiser.
    • The maximum reimbursement amounts for appraisal costs increase:
      • Single-family and two-family residential properties, and minimum damage acquisitions: from $1,500 to $3,000.
      • Other property types: from $5,000 to $10,000.
    • To qualify for reimbursement, the owner must submit the appraisal and required information at least five days before the condemnation commissioners' hearing.
    • The acquiring authority must reimburse the owner within 30 days of receiving the paperwork. Alternatively, if agreed upon, payment can be made directly to the appraiser.

Purpose:

The changes enhance property owner protections by increasing financial support for obtaining independent appraisals, ensuring fair compensation when private property is taken through eminent domain.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the reimbursement amounts for appraisals in eminent domain proceedings under section 117.036, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Increased reimbursement limits for appraisal costs from $1500 to $3000 for single family and two-family residential properties.",
        "Increased reimbursement limits for other types of property from $5000 to $10000."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "117.036",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill mentions the requirement to present a petition in eminent domain proceedings according to section 117.055.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the timeline for providing appraisal copies to property owners before presenting a petition."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "117.055",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references data privacy regulations related to appraisals in eminent domain proceedings under section 13.44.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures that providing appraisal copies to property owners complies with data privacy statutes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.44",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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