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Prohibiting the government of, and persons and entities from, the People’s Republic of China from acquiring real property located in the state
Topics:State governmentCities & counties
Same legislation: HF 2467
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2022
- Done: House committeeFebruary 15, 2022
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2467
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2467 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2467 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary The government of China and certain Chinese-owned businesses would be banned from buying or inheriting land in Iowa. If a county recorder finds that someone broke this rule, they must tell the attorney general, who can then take the property away for the state. This law applies even if the ownership is hidden through complex business setups or trusts.1
Read the official explanation
This bill prohibits the government of the People’s Republic of China (China), or the government of a province, region, municipality, or autonomous region of China (related regions) from acquiring real property located in this state by grant, purchase, devise, or descent. The bill also prohibits a corporation incorporated under the laws of the government of China, or a business entity whether or not incorporated, in which a majority interest is owned directly or indirectly by nonresident aliens from China or related regions, from acquiring real property in this state by grant, purchase, devise, or descent. The bill provides that legal entities, including but not limited to trusts, holding companies, multiple corporations, and other business arrangements, do not affect the determination of ownership or control of the foreign business. The bill requires a county recorder to report a violation of the bill to the attorney general. Upon receipt of a report from a county recorder, the attorney general shall initiate an action in the district court of any county in which the land is located.11.6 (change of status —— divestment).
House subcommittee
Named February 10, 2022. On February 15, 2022 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.
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Lobbying
0 for · 5 against · 2 undecided · Who →
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- HF 211 Prohibiting the government of, and persons and entities from, the People’s Republic of Chi…90th General Assembly · In committeeNearly identical
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