Creates provisions relating to foreign ownership of real estate
HB 897 prohibits foreign governments and businesses from "foreign adversary" countries (as defined by federal regulations) from purchasing, holding, or acquiring real estate in the state. It directly affects entities like foreign-owned corporations headquartered in designated adversary nations or controlled by such governments. The bill includes three key exceptions: businesses registered for 7+ years with good standing, CFIUS-approved entities, and those with active federal national security agreements. The law specifies that "foreign adversary" refers to entities listed under 15 CFR 7.4(a), without altering existing federal definitions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
Referred: Commerce(H)
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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