Eminent domain; agencies; economic development; effective date.

HB 4214 prohibits Oklahoma state agencies from using eminent domain (the power to take private property for public use) specifically for economic development projects, such as business parks or commercial developments. This directly affects state agencies that previously could have used eminent domain for such purposes. The bill codifies this restriction by adding a new provision to Oklahoma law, effective November 1, 2026. It does not impact eminent domain uses for traditional public purposes like roads or utilities.