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HB 2171

land ownership; hostile entities; prohibition

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Lupe Diaz

Arizona bill prohibits hostile foreign entities from owning agricultural and strategically sensitive land to protect food security and national security interests.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2171

Legislative bill overview

HB 2171 prohibits ownership of agricultural and strategically sensitive land in Arizona by entities from designated "hostile" countries or their representatives. The bill appears designed to prevent foreign acquisition of critical land resources, particularly farmland and property near military or infrastructure facilities.

Why is this important

Foreign land ownership concerns have gained bipartisan attention nationally due to security and food sovereignty arguments. In Arizona, this directly affects agricultural land purchases and could influence real estate markets, foreign investment patterns, and trade relationships with affected nations.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition ambiguity: "Hostile entities" and "strategically sensitive" lack precise legal definitions, creating enforcement uncertainty and potential constitutional vagueness challenges
  • Constitutional concerns: May conflict with federal authority over foreign affairs and interstate commerce; could face legal challenges under Commerce Clause and treaty obligations
  • Economic impact: Could reduce foreign investment capital, affect agricultural land values, and potentially trigger retaliatory trade restrictions from affected countries
  • Implementation challenges: Determining beneficial ownership through shell companies and trusts creates significant administrative burden and compliance costs
  • Scope questions: Unclear whether restrictions apply to corporate entities with partial foreign ownership or only direct foreign nationals

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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