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MI HB4233
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gina Johnsen
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AI Summary
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Prohibits "foreign principals" from purchasing or acquiring agricultural land in Michigan, effective upon enactment, though those already owning such land may retain it but cannot acquire more
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Defines "foreign countries of concern" as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, the Maduro regime in Venezuela, Syria, and entities under their significant control
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Allows limited exceptions: land acquired through inheritance (must be sold within 2 years), security encumbrances, debt collection processes, and up to 350 acres for agricultural research by entities with Committee on Foreign Investment national security agreements
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Requires foreign principals owning agricultural land to register with the Secretary of State within 60 days, providing owner name, location, acreage, and acquisition date
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Authorizes the Attorney General to initiate court action for violations, with remedies including land escheatment to the state, forced sale, and civil fines up to $2,000 for registration failures
Legislative Description
Property: land sales; prohibition for foreign entity to purchase farmland in Michigan; provide for. Amends title & secs. 35 & 36 of 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.135 & 554.136) & adds sec. 36a.
Property: land sales
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
5/13/2025