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HB 6735 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE OWNERSHIP, POSSESSION OR ACQUISITION OF INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY UPON OR ABUTTING MILITARY INSTALLATIONS OR AGRICULTURAL LANDS BY CERTAIN FOREIGN ENTITIES.

HB 6735 prohibits foreign governments and certain entities from China or Russia from owning, possessing, or acquiring property within a three-mile radius of military installations or agricultural land in the state. It requires buyers to submit a sworn affidavit confirming they are not restricted foreign entities and mandates foreign principals to notify the Adjutant General 30 days before purchasing near military sites. Violations may result in property forfeiture, with the state able to seize and sell the property, applying proceeds to liens, fines, or returning funds to the original owner. The law directly affects Chinese and Russian government entities, political parties, and corporations operating under their control seeking to buy such properties.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2025
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What changed between versions

Committee Bill → VA Joint Favorable Substitute · 6 edits
MODERATE
This bill was revised to clarify definitions, restructure enforcement procedures, and add a new notice requirement for foreign principals considering purchases near military installations. The changes improve clarity in the affidavit process, expand forfeiture grounds to include recommended-but-not-purchased properties, and streamline the Attorney General's enforcement authority.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on restricting foreign principal ownership of real property near military installations and agricultural land, but enforcement mechanisms were expanded to cover prospective purchases that were recommended against by the Adjutant General.
DEFINITION

Reorganized the definition of 'foreign principal' to use clearer lettered and numbered subdivisions for better readability.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the affidavit language from 'signed under penalty of perjury' to 'under penalty of perjury' for clarity.

Added a new requirement for foreign principals to notify the Adjutant General at least 30 days before purchasing property within three miles of a military installation.

ENFORCEMENT

Expanded forfeiture provisions to include properties where the Adjutant General recommended against prospective purchase, not just properties already acquired in violation of the law.

Reorganized enforcement authority to clearly distinguish between forfeiture of acquired property versus recommended-against prospective purchases.

TECHNICAL

Changed page headers from 'Committee Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and updated LCO numbers to reflect the final version.

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Total actions
13
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Veterans' and Military Affairs
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
lower
Jan 24, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Veterans' and Military Affairs
lower
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