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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio Senate Bill 88 bans specified foreign adversaries and entities from acquiring agricultural and critical infrastructure land
Last action · February 12, 2025: Referred to General GovernmentSponsor: Terry Johnson
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What This Bill Would Do
The Ohio General Assembly proposes the Ohio Property Protection Act to prohibit specific foreign governments, businesses, and individuals from purchasing or acquiring agricultural land and property near military installations or critical infrastructure. The bill requires county auditors to check statements for compliance and mandates property divestment within two years for violators.
Property owners, real estate buyers, and businesses in Ohio face new ownership restrictions and compliance affirmations during property transfers, with potential state escheatment and court-ordered sales for prohibited acquisitions.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
County Auditors
County auditors must review conveyance statements for protected property affirmations and refer suspected violations to county sheriffs.
County Sheriffs
County sheriffs are required to investigate allegations of illegal property acquisitions by restricted foreign entities.
Foreign Adversaries and Associated Businesses
Covered foreign individuals, governments, and businesses are prohibited from purchasing or acquiring protected agricultural and critical infrastructure land in Ohio.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 12, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to General Government
- Feb 10, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced
Version history
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy65Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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