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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
06/09/2025
06/09/2025
Crossed Over
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER LANDS CRITICAL TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE STATE BY CERTAIN FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS DESIGNATED AS ADVERSARIAL BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the North Carolina Farmland and Military Protection Act, which prohibits foreign governments designated as adversarial by the U.S. Department of State from purchasing or acquiring agricultural land or real property within 75 miles of military installations in North Carolina. The bill defines key terms such as "adversarial foreign government" (including state-controlled enterprises from countries subject to specific international regulations), "agricultural land" (property used for agricultural production), and lists specific military installations covered by the act. If an adversarial foreign government attempts to purchase or hold such land, the Attorney General can initiate a receivership proceeding to force the sale of the property, with proceeds first covering sale costs and secured party claims, and any excess funds forfeited to the state. The law does not create a private right of action, and individuals not part of an adversarial foreign government will not face liability for unintentional involvement. The bill includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found unconstitutional, the rest remains valid, and it will become effective on December 1, 2025, applying only to property interests acquired on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (61)
John Bell (R)*,
Jennifer Capps Balkcom (R)*,
Neal Jackson (R)*,
Jeff Zenger (R)*,
Jay Adams (R),
Eric Ager (D),
Jonathan Almond (R),
Dean Arp (R),
Brian Biggs (R),
Hugh Blackwell (R),
John Blust (R),
Jerry Branson (R),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Laura Budd (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Celeste Cairns (R),
Grant Campbell (R),
Richard Carver (R),
Mike Clampitt (R),
Bryan Cohn (D),
Mike Colvin (D),
Blair Eddins (R),
Wyatt Gable (R),
Ed Goodwin (R),
Julia Greenfield (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Kelly Hastings (R),
Chris Humphrey (R),
Frances Jackson (D),
Brenden Jones (R),
Keith Kidwell (R),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Tim Longest (D),
Jarrod Lowery (R),
Nasif Majeed (D),
Jeff McNeely (R),
Charlie Miller (R),
Marcia Morey (D),
Ben Moss (R),
Erin Paré (R),
Howard Penny (R),
Ray Pickett (R),
Garland Pierce (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Dante Pittman (D),
Renée Price (D),
Tim Reeder (R),
Heather Rhyne (R),
Stephen Ross (R),
Mike Schietzelt (R),
Paul Scott (R),
Mitchell Setzer (R),
Carson Smith (R),
Charles Smith (D),
Steve Tyson (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Donna White (R),
David Willis (R),
Matthew Winslow (R),
Last Action
Re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 06/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H133 |
| Analysis - Summary H133-SMBB-39(e2)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H133-SMBB-39(e2)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H133-SMBB-31(e2)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H133-SMBB-31(e2)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H133-SMBB-28(CSBB-6)-v-6 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H133-SMBB-28(CSBB-6)-v-6 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H133v2.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H133v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H133v0.pdf |
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