SB885

Modifies provisions relating to foreign ownership of agricultural land

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB885 prohibits foreign ownership of agricultural land and mandates divestiture of such land.

Missouri SB885 modifies provisions regarding foreign ownership of agricultural land. It prohibits aliens, foreign businesses, and foreign governments from acquiring agricultural land in Missouri. The bill mandates that any such land acquired after the act's effective date be reported to the attorney general, who must then institute legal action to divest the land. The court will order the sale of the land if it finds the acquisition to be in violation of the act. The act also prohibits the transfer of agricultural land to other foreign entities.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture, Food Production And Outdoor Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 8

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read

Dec 1, 2025

Senate

Prefiled