An act relating to initiating eminent domain proceedings for the purposes of affordable housing

H.870 proposes using eminent domain to acquire two specific properties in Williston, Vermont (188 Harvest Lane and 426 Industrial Avenue), for the sole purpose of developing permanently affordable housing. The bill would authorize the state to take these private properties through eminent domain proceedings, bypassing standard negotiations with current owners. This targeted action directly affects the owners of those two parcels by initiating legal proceedings to transfer ownership. The bill does not create new general rules for eminent domain but specifically enables this single housing project.