NC House Democrats blast cross-county eminent domain provision in controversial bill

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 719

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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North Carolina Democratic House lawmakers and local leaders spoke out against a bill Tuesday that would allow a county to take away another county’s property.

Senate Bill 214, or “Various Local Provisions VII,” contains a provision that allows Franklin County to seize property in Halifax, Vance or Warren counties “without the consent or approval” of the other county’s local government.

“This should not be a partisan issue,” Rep. Rodney Pierce (D-Halifax) said. “The idea …

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