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NJ A6088
Bill
Status
11/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alex Sauickie
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AI Summary
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Prohibits governments of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—and their affiliated persons and entities—from acquiring any interest in real property in New Jersey, including agricultural land, commercial property, residential property, water rights, and mineral rights
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Requires foreign governments and persons from these countries who currently own New Jersey real property to sell or divest their holdings within five years of the law's effective date
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Defines "person of an adverse foreign country" to include non-citizen residents of these countries, entities created under their laws, and U.S. entities where 10% or more is owned or controlled by these foreign interests
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Allows limited exceptions for property acquired through debt collection, foreclosure, devise, or descent, but requires sale within two years to a non-prohibited buyer
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Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions with penalties up to $250,000 or 50% of the property's market value, whichever is greater
Legislative Description
Prohibits ownership of real property in State by adverse foreign governments and certain associated persons.
Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
11/24/2025