The PA House is considering a bill that would amend the PA Eminent Domain Code's relocation statute. That statute applies where a business or residence is forced to relocate due to a condemnation and is in addition to damages for the loss of the real estate. The bill would increase the reimbursement amount for "reestablish[ing] a displaced farm, nonprofit organization or small business at its new site" from $12,000 to $25,000. It would also increase the additional amount paid to homeowners under certain circumstances from $27,000 to $31,000. It is too early to predict the likelihood that this bill will become law.
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