HB4234

Property: land sales; sale or transfer of agricultural assets or land to foreign entities; prohibit. Amends title & secs. 35 & 36 of 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.135 & 554.136) & adds secs. 36a & 36b.

Chamber Passed·5/6/25

Michigan HB4234 prohibits foreign entities from acquiring agricultural land or real property within 20 miles of military installations or key.

Michigan HB4234 amends existing law to prohibit foreign entities from acquiring agricultural land or real property within 20 miles of military installations or key facilities. The bill defines "foreign principal" as entities from countries of concern, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria. Foreign principals must register with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development by July 1, 2025, or face civil fines.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 63–47 · May 6, 2025
Current
Government Operations Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
15
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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47 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 17, 2025

9:00 AM

House Government Operations

Mar 26, 2025

10:30 AM

House Government Operations

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

May 13, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

May 6, 2025

House

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