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This bill modifies Missouri's laws regarding foreign ownership of agricultural land, introducing significant new restrictions and reporting requirements. Beginning August 28, 2026, the bill limits total alien and foreign business ownership of agricultural land to one percent of the state's total agricultural land, requiring all proposed land acquisitions to be submitted to the Department of Agriculture and Attorney General for review at least 30 days before finalization. The bill introduces new definitions for terms like "foreign adversary", "foreign terrorist organization", and "specially designated global terrorist", and explicitly prohibits these entities from acquiring land in Missouri. For any land acquisition by a foreign entity, detailed reporting is mandated, including information about the purchaser, the land, and intended use. The Attorney General is granted authority to review and potentially block transactions, with violations potentially resulting in court-ordered divestiture within two years. Additionally, the bill imposes civil penalties for non-compliance and requires periodic reporting to the governor and state legislature about foreign land ownership. Violations can result in the land being sold at public auction, and the bill applies to various types of land transfers, including long-term leases.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1991&year=2026&code=R