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KS HB2766

KS HB2766
Creating the Kansas land and military installation protection act to prohibit foreign principals from countries of concern from holding any interest in certain real property in this state.


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Introduced
02/08/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning real property; relating to certain lands and military installations; creating the Kansas land and military installation protection act; prohibiting foreign principals from countries of concern from holding any interest in certain real property in this state; prohibiting foreign principals from countries of concern from receiving any economic development program benefits; amending K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 60-4104 and repealing the existing section.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act, prohibits foreign principals from countries of concern (including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela) from directly or indirectly holding any interest in real property located within 150 miles of a military installation in Kansas or an adjacent state, with some exceptions. It requires foreign principals to register and divest any such interests within specified timeframes. The bill also prohibits foreign principals from receiving any economic development program benefits in Kansas. The Attorney General is responsible for investigating potential violations and taking enforcement actions, which can include civil forfeiture of the property interest.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Appropriations (House)

Last Action

House Died in Committee (on 04/30/2024)

Bill Topics

Defense
  • ‐ Civil Defense and Homeland Security
  • ‐ Military Installations and Placement

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