HB 2706 revises eminent domain laws to delay when private property can be taken by a condemning authority. Under the bill, a government entity or private company exercising eminent domain must wait at least 180 days after a compensation award is determined before taking possession of the property, allowing more time for litigation. However, the delay does not apply to state, county, or municipal governments, which may still take immediate possession after paying or depositing the required compensation. The bill clarifies that private property owners and condemning authorities can agree to alternative timelines for possession if both parties consent. The changes apply to condemnation proceedings initiated on or after September 1, 2025​.