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KS SB9
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
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AI Summary
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Foreign principals from China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Venezuela, and designated foreign terrorist organizations are prohibited from acquiring real property within 100 miles of military installations in Kansas or adjacent states, effective July 1, 2025.
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Foreign principals must register existing property interests with the attorney general within 90 days of the act's effective date or acquisition; failure to register or comply requires divestiture within 180-360 days.
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Foreign principals are barred from receiving any direct benefits from state economic development programs, including tax credits, abatements, exemptions, and financial assistance.
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Kansas governmental agencies cannot purchase drones or critical drone components produced in countries of concern or by foreign principals, though equipment acquired before July 1, 2025 may continue to be used.
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Kansas State University must submit annual reports on foreign land holdings in the state, and the attorney general must report annually on implementation and submit reports on non-notified foreign investment transactions to federal authorities.
Legislative Description
House Substitute for SB 9 by Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development - Prohibiting foreign principals from acquiring interests in real estate in proximity to military installations, state agencies and local government from purchasing drones or critical components of drones from foreign principals or that are manufactured in countries of concern and foreign principals from receiving benefits from economic development programs.
Last Action
Senate Approved by Governor on Monday, April 7, 2025
4/10/2025