Amends TCA Section 29-17-102.
Tennessee HB2161 amends TCA Section 29-17-102 to expand the definition of "public use" in the context of eminent domain. The bill specifically includes sidewalks, public greenways, bicycle lanes, pedestrian ways, and proper slope development related to public transportation infrastructure such as roads, highways, and bridges. This change affects entities involved in public transportation projects and may impact property owners whose land could be subject to eminent domain for these purposes.
Tennessee HB2161 amends TCA Section 29-17-102 to expand the definition of "public use" in the context of eminent domain. The bill specifically includes sidewalks, public greenways, bicycle lanes, pedestrian ways, and proper slope development related to public transportation infrastructure such as roads, highways, and bridges. This change affects entities involved in public transportation projects and may impact property owners whose land could be subject to eminent domain for these purposes.
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