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FL H0835

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Katherine Waldron

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits companies owned or controlled by the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party, or headquartered in China, from purchasing real property or strategic assets within 50 miles of any military base in Florida, effective July 1, 2023
  • Prohibits the same entities from purchasing real property or strategic assets within 50 miles of strategic assets in the state, including water treatment facilities, power plants, emergency operation centers, telecommunication facilities, and law enforcement facilities
  • Bars covered Chinese-linked companies from purchasing more than 50 acres of agricultural land anywhere in Florida, including contiguous parcels that total more than 50 acres
  • Applies to subsidiaries, affiliates, and intermediaries acting on behalf of covered entities, encompassing any for-profit sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, trust, or other organization
  • Creates a new Part III of Chapter 692, Florida Statutes, entitled "Conveyances to Foreign Entities," codified as section 692.203

Legislative Description

Purchase or Acquisition of Real Property and Strategic Assets by People's Republic of China

Last Action

Died in State Affairs Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 264 (Ch. 2023-33)

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/21/2023

Full Bill Text

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