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NJ S382

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Douglas Steinhardt

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits governments of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—and their associated persons or entities—from acquiring any interest in real property in New Jersey after the bill's effective date.

  • Foreign governments and persons already holding New Jersey real property must sell or convey their interests within five years to buyers not subject to the prohibition.

  • Defines "adverse foreign government" as any country listed as a threat to U.S. critical infrastructure, economic security, or posing terrorism/transnational repression risks in recent U.S. Intelligence Community Annual Threat Assessments.

  • Violations carry civil penalties of up to $250,000 or 50% of the property's market value, whichever is greater, enforceable by the Attorney General.

  • Limited exceptions allow property acquisition through debt collection, foreclosure, liens, inheritance, or security encumbrances, with a two-year resale requirement.

Legislative Description

Prohibits ownership of real property in State by adverse foreign governments and certain associated persons.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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