SB 1698 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to condemnation proceedings

This bill revises Missouri's condemnation laws by replacing outdated sections with new provisions. It defines "beginning farmer or rancher" as someone operating a farm for ≤10 consecutive years, and creates "heritage value" (50% of fair market value) for family-owned property held ≥20 years. Key mechanisms include requiring 15 days' written notice before surveying land, mandating cleanup and restoration of vegetation/stumps after easement use, and specifying how fair market value is calculated for partial takings. These changes directly affect landowners (especially farmers and family property owners) and entities conducting condemnations, such as governments or utilities. The law focuses on procedural transparency and property value protections during land acquisition.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Last action Apr 16, 2026
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