Prohibit the use of eminent domain for recreational trails

SB 361 prohibits government entities from using eminent domain (taking private property for public use) to acquire land for recreational trails. It specifically amends the Revised Code to define "public use" as excluding trails for nonmotorized activities like hiking, biking, horseback riding, or canoeing. This directly affects property owners whose land might otherwise be seized for trail projects and agencies seeking to build such trails. The bill does not change eminent domain rules for other public uses like roads, utilities, or schools. The measure is currently pending in committee after its introduction on February 10, 2026.