WA HB1999

Foreign adversaries prohibited from acquiring any interest in agricultural land in Washington starting July 1, 2025, with "foreign adversary" defined per U.S. Commerce Department determinations under 15 C.F.R. Sec. 7.4

Violations render acquisitions void, with title automatically vesting in the state without compensation; foreign adversaries barred from seeking restitution of purchase price

Agricultural land defined as land used for farming, ranching, forestry, or timber production, excluding parcels under 10 acres with annual gross receipts under $1,000

Washington Department of Agriculture required to publish annual reports by July 1st tracking total foreign-owned agricultural land statewide and by county, percentage changes over 10 years, and current uses

Counties, cities, local attorneys, and the attorney general may file actions to eject foreign adversaries from possession or quiet title to improperly acquired property