Ohio S.B. 167 would halt eminent domain actions of unblighted areas which are primarily for economic development, and which vest ultimate ownership in a private person. There are exceptions for roads, public utilities and common carriers. The moratorium would last for two years, during which time a task force would study the issue. See New Bill Would Restrict Eminent Domain Powers, Ohio Law Blog, August 4, 2005. See also Eminent Domain in Question by Steve Kemme, Cincinnati Enquirer, August 5, 2005.
