Eminent domain; defining term; limiting the use of eminent domain; conforming language; effective date.

HB 1233 limits Oklahoma's use of eminent domain by defining "public use" to include only specific purposes: public roads, buildings, utilities, blighted property remediation, or abandoned properties. It explicitly prohibits governments from taking private property solely for economic development goals like boosting tax revenue, jobs, or general economic growth. The bill requires just compensation for any taking and prevents local governments from expanding eminent domain powers without specific state authorization. This law amends Oklahoma statutes and takes effect November 1, 2025.