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OH HB1

OH HB1
Enact Ohio Property Protection Act

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Introduced
01/23/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

136th General Assembly

Bill Summary

To amend sections 319.202, 5301.256, and 5323.02 of the Revised Code to modify the law that prohibits certain governments, businesses, and individuals from acquiring certain real property and to name this act the Ohio Property Protection Act.

AI Summary

This bill enacts the Ohio Property Protection Act, which significantly restricts the ability of certain foreign entities, governments, businesses, and individuals to purchase or acquire specific types of real property in Ohio. The bill defines "protected property" as agricultural land, property within 25 miles of military installations or critical infrastructure facilities, and introduces new restrictions on property acquisition by foreign adversaries, foreign governments, and their agents. Key provisions include prohibiting persons listed on a registry maintained by the Secretary of State from purchasing protected property, requiring county auditors to report potential violations to county sheriffs, and establishing a process for investigating and potentially divesting property acquired in violation of these restrictions. The bill mandates that the Secretary of State update a registry of potential threats at least every six months, consulting federal lists to identify foreign adversaries and entities that might pose a risk to agricultural production, critical infrastructure, security, or military defense. If a violation is found, the property can be ordered sold through a court process, with proceeds first covering court costs, then paying off liens, and finally distributing remaining funds to county general funds. The underlying motivation is to protect Ohio's agricultural, infrastructure, and strategic interests from potential foreign acquisition.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (55)

Angie King (R)*,  Roy Klopfenstein (R)*,  Tim Barhorst (R),  Adam Bird (R),  Sean Brennan (D),  Thad Claggett (R),  Gary Click (R),  Rodney Creech (R),  Jack Daniels (R),  Levi Dean (R),  Kellie Deeter (R),  Steve Demetriou (R),  Michael Dovilla (R),  Ron Ferguson (R),  Tex Fischer (R),  Sarah Fowler Arthur (R),  Haraz Ghanbari (R),  Jennifer Gross (R),  Thomas Hall (R),  Mark Hiner (R),  Adam Holmes (R),  Jim Hoops (R),  Latyna Humphrey (D),  Marilyn John (R),  Mark Johnson (R),  Matthew Kishman (R),  Brian Lampton (R),  Beth Lear (R),  Brian Lorenz (R),  Adam Mathews (R),  Ty Mathews (R),  Riordan McClain (R),  Kevin Miller (R),  Melanie Miller (R),  Diane Mullins (R),  Johnathan Newman (R),  Scott Oelslager (R),  Justin Pizzulli (R),  Phil Plummer (R),  Sharon Ray (R),  Tracy Richardson (R),  Kevin Ritter (R),  Monica Robb Blasdel (R),  Elgin Rogers (D),  Nick Santucci (R),  Jean Schmidt (R),  Mark Sigrist (D),  Brian Stewart (R),  D.J. Swearingen (R),  David Thomas (R),  Jim Thomas (R),  Josh Williams (R),  Bernie Willis (R),  Heidi Workman (R),  Tom Young (R), 

Last Action

House Public Safety Klopfenstein, 4th Hearing, No Testimony PS (23:15:00 11/19/2025 Room 114) (on 11/19/2025)

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