Prohibit the use of eminent domain for recreational trails
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Summary
The bill rewrites Ohio law so that taking private land for hiking, biking, horseback riding, skiing, canoeing or other non‑motorized trail uses is no longer considered a public use. This stops public or private agencies from using eminent domain to acquire property for recreational trails, protecting owners’ rights. The change is intended to keep private property from being seized for trail projects.
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- Senate General Government: S. B. No. 262, S. B. No. 361Senate General Government · Feb 17, 2026
History
- Referred to committee
- Introduced
Sponsors
- Tim Schaffer · sponsor
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