H141

Prohibiting the purchase of farm land by foreign governments

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H141 prohibits foreign governments from purchasing, acquiring, leasing, or holding agricultural land within 20 miles of a U.S.

Massachusetts H141 aims to restrict foreign governments from engaging in transactions involving agricultural land within a 20-mile radius of U.S. military bases. This prohibition takes effect from June 1, 2025, and does not apply to land held by foreign governments before this date or to federally recognized tribal governments. The bill also mandates the Department of Agricultural Resources to compile an annual report detailing foreign ownership of agricultural land, including changes in ownership and the purpose of such land.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Sep 16, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Agriculture Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5249 (under House Rule 27)

Aug 28, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-1

Aug 28, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order