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The '''Alabama Property Protection Act''' ('''Act of Alabama 2023-332''', formerly '''House Bill 379''' / '''HB379''') is an Alabama state law passed during the [[2023 Alabama legislative session]] which bars "foreign principals" from China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia from acquiring agricultural or forest property, or any real property within 10 miles of a military base or critical infrastructure facility. | The '''Alabama Property Protection Act''' ('''Act of Alabama 2023-332''', formerly '''House Bill 379''' / '''HB379''') is an Alabama state law passed during the [[2023 Alabama legislative session]] which bars "foreign principals" from China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia from acquiring agricultural or forest property, or any real property within 10 miles of a military base or critical infrastructure facility. | ||
The original version of the bill, which was introduced to the [[Alabama State House of Representatives]] for a first reading on [[April 25]] with | The original version of the bill, which was introduced to the [[Alabama State House of Representatives]] for a first reading on [[April 25]] by Representative [[Scott Stadthagen]] (R-[[Alabama House District 9|District 9]]) with 25 co-sponsors, "would prohibit Chinese citizens, the Chinese government, or Chinese entities from acquiring title to real property in the state." | ||
During a public hearing held by the [[Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee]] a large number of Chinese immigrants protested the proposed legislation as discriminatory and damaging to economic activities which benefit the state. | During a public hearing held by the [[Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee]] a large number of Chinese immigrants protested the proposed legislation as discriminatory and damaging to economic activities which benefit the state. | ||
Revision as of 17:29, 2 June 2023
The Alabama Property Protection Act (Act of Alabama 2023-332, formerly House Bill 379 / HB379) is an Alabama state law passed during the 2023 Alabama legislative session which bars "foreign principals" from China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia from acquiring agricultural or forest property, or any real property within 10 miles of a military base or critical infrastructure facility.
The original version of the bill, which was introduced to the Alabama State House of Representatives for a first reading on April 25 by Representative Scott Stadthagen (R-District 9) with 25 co-sponsors, "would prohibit Chinese citizens, the Chinese government, or Chinese entities from acquiring title to real property in the state."
During a public hearing held by the Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee a large number of Chinese immigrants protested the proposed legislation as discriminatory and damaging to economic activities which benefit the state.
References
- Cason, Mike (May 17, 2023) "Alabama ban on Chinese citizens buying property draws opposition; bill changed" AL.com
- Cason, Mike (May 31, 2023) "Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill to restrict property sales to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea" AL.com
External links
- Text of HB-379 as introduced
- Text of Act of Alabama 2023-332 as signed