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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Passed
Dead
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to property; restricting foreign adversary ownership of land and other interests in Wyoming as specified; providing definitions; authorizing enforcement of ownership restrictions as specified; providing a civil penalty; requiring the inclusion of notices of foreign ownership in assessment schedules and tax statements; specifying applicability; requiring rulemaking; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill restricts land ownership in Wyoming by foreign adversaries, defined as businesses or individuals from countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism or foreign adversaries under federal regulations. The legislation prohibits foreign adversaries from purchasing land in Wyoming, with a narrow exception allowing personal residential use on up to one acre. Foreign adversaries who acquire land must register their ownership with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security within 60 days of acquisition, providing details about the property and owner, and must update this registration annually. Failure to register or timely update registration will result in a civil penalty of $5,000 per day of non-compliance. County clerks are required to report foreign adversary land purchases to homeland security and criminal investigation authorities, who must then notify the attorney general if a violation is found. The bill also mandates that property tax assessment schedules and tax statements include information about the prohibition on foreign adversary land ownership and registration requirements. The legislation will become effective upon passage of a constitutional amendment, and it does not retroactively affect existing property interests. The goal appears to be limiting land ownership by individuals or entities from countries considered potential national security risks.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (21)
Bill Allemand (R)*,
Ocean Andrew (R)*,
Abby Angelos (R)*,
Dalton Banks (R)*,
Brian Boner (R)*,
Evie Brennan (R)*,
Tim French (R)*,
Paul Hoeft (R)*,
Lynn Hutchings (R)*,
Dan Laursen (R)*,
Troy McKeown (R)*,
Chip Neiman (R)*,
Justin Riggins (R)*,
Daniel Singh (R)*,
Cheri Steinmetz (R)*,
Tomi Strock (R)*,
Clarence Styvar (R)*,
Laura Taliaferro Pearson (R)*,
Reuben Tarver (R)*,
Nina Webber (R)*,
John Winter (R)*,
Last Action
COW:S Did not consider for COW (on 02/28/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0224 |
Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0224SS001.pdf |
BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Engross/HB0224.pdf |
House Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water | https://wyoleg.gov/2025/Amends/HB0224HS001.pdf |
BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Introduced/HB0224.pdf |
Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2025/Fiscal/HB0224.pdf |
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