Eminent Domain - As introduced, adds to the definition of "public use" for eminent domain a sidewalk, public greenway, bicycle lane, pedestrian way, or proper slope development associated with a road, highway, bridge, or other structure, facility, or project used for public transportation. - Amends TCA Section 29-17-102.

SB 2272 would have expanded Tennessee's eminent domain law to include sidewalks, public greenways, bicycle lanes, pedestrian ways, and proper slope development as "public use" for transportation projects like roads and bridges. This change would have directly affected property owners near such infrastructure by broadening the circumstances under which governments could seize land for these specific features. The bill amended Tennessee Code Annotated Section 29-17-102 to add these provisions to the definition of "public use." The bill was introduced in February 2026 but was withdrawn before becoming law.