Agricultural land: prohibited foreign actors.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to the Civil Code that stops foreign actors from purchasing, leasing, or holding a controlling interest in agricultural land in California. It defines which foreign actors are prohibited, sets exemptions for existing holdings and research land, and creates an enforcement process that can force a sale and impose penalties. The measure is intended to protect state farmland from owners deemed a national‑security or economic risk.

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Vote

April 14 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 6. Page 3868.) · Apr 15, 2026

Hearings

• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 14, 2026
• Judiciary
  Senate Judiciary Committee · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. Apr 15, 2026April 14 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 6. Page 3868.)
2. Apr 8, 2026Set for hearing April 14.
3. Mar 23, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
4. Feb 26, 2026Referred to Coms. on JUD. and AGRI.
5. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 21.
6. Feb 18, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Choi · sponsor
• Dahle
• Ellis
• Grove
• Johnson
• Ochoa Bogh
• Strickland
• Valladares

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