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GA HB358
Agriculture; prohibiting acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities; provide for a definition
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Passed
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 2-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibiting the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities, so as to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Official Code of Georgia by adding a specific definition for "military installation" to existing land acquisition regulations. The new definition describes a military installation as a facility owned and operated by a branch of the United States military (including the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Space Force, and Coast Guard) that serves to house military equipment and personnel and supports training and operational activities for these organizations. By providing this precise definition, the bill helps clarify the scope of land-related regulations concerning military facilities, which could be important for understanding restrictions on foreign ownership or interests in land near or associated with military sites. The bill appears to be a technical amendment that provides more explicit language to an existing statute about land acquisition by foreign persons or entities, potentially strengthening legal protections or guidelines related to military-associated properties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Debbie Buckner (D)*,
David Huddleston (R)*,
David Jenkins (R)*,
Vance Smith (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-07-01 (on 05/14/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70120 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238506 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/231841 |
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