AB-1752 • 2026

Eminent domain: appraisals.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Lackey
Last action: 2026-04-08
Official status: In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest do not specify which purposes qualify for full appraisal cost coverage.

Eminent Domain: Appraisals

This law requires public entities offering to purchase property under threat of eminent domain for certain purposes to pay the full reasonable cost of an independent appraisal ordered by the owner.

What This Bill Does

Requires a public entity to pay the full reasonable costs, not just up to $5,000, for an independent property appraisal when it offers to purchase land under threat of eminent domain.

Who It Names or Affects

Public entities like cities or counties that want to buy private property using eminent domain.
Property owners whose land is being considered for purchase under threat of eminent domain.

Terms To Know

Eminent Domain: The power a government has to take private property for public use, usually with compensation.
Appraisal: An estimate of the value of something, like land or buildings.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify which purposes qualify for full appraisal cost coverage.
The bill has passed both chambers but its final status is unclear as it may need executive action.

Bill History

2026-04-08 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
2026-03-17 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-02-23 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-02-10 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 12.
2026-02-09 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1752, as introduced, Lackey.
Eminent domain: appraisals.
Existing law, the Eminent Domain Law, authorizes a public entity to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property for a public use, as specified. Existing law entitles the owner of a property acquired by eminent domain to specified compensation. Existing law requires a public entity to pay reasonable costs, not to exceed $5,000, of an independent appraisal ordered by the owner of a property that the public entity offers to purchase under the threat of eminent domain.
This bill would require a public entity that offers to purchase property under a threat of eminent domain related to specified purposes to pay the full reasonable costs of an independent appraisal ordered by the owner.

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