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FL H0835
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Katherine Waldron
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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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