regulating real property ownership by Chinese nationals and providing for civil, criminal, and administrative penalties.
Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 7
Summary
The bill would stop citizens or agents of the People’s Republic of China who are not U.S. citizens from buying or keeping any land or buildings in New Hampshire. It gives current owners 90 days to sell, then lets the state seize and auction the property, and adds civil fines, misdemeanor charges and possible deportation for violations. The measure was rejected by the legislature.
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