The Patriot News reports that the York County, Pennsylvania eminent domain dispute (among others) have placed some focus on recently proposed eminent domain legislation in the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania's Eminent Domain Staute can be found here. Currently, there are three proposed bills in Pennsylvania aimed at curbing eminent domain abuses. They are:
H.B. 1836 which amends the Eminent Domain Code’s Section 406 on Preliminary Objections and sponsored by: State Representative Thomas Yewcic. The bill was introduced on July 1, 2005, and sent to Committee on State Government.
S.B. 881 which prohibits the condemnation of private property for private commercial development. The bill is sponsored by State Senator Jeffrey Piccol. It was introduced on October 3, 2005, and sent to Senate Committee on State Government.
S.B. 897 which amends the eminent domain procedure code. The bill is sponsored by State Senator David Brightbill. It was also introduced on October 3, 2005.