2025 House Bill 4234

Property: land sales; sale or transfer of agricultural assets or land to foreign entities; prohibit.

A bill to amend 1846 RS 66, entitled “Of estates in dower, by the curtesy, and general provisions concerning real estate,” by amending the title and sections 35 and 36 (MCL 554.135 and 554.136) and by adding sections 36a and 36b.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

The legislation restricts foreign ownership of land near military sites in Michigan, requiring registration and compliance with new rules, with penalties for violations.

Introduced in the House

March 13, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Luke Meerman (R-89) and 14 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Angela Rigas (R-79), David Martin (R-68), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Matt Maddock (R-51), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Jaime Greene (R-65), Tom Kunse (R-100), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Timothy Beson (R-96), Jennifer Wortz (R-35), Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R-34), Joseph Fox (R-101), Rachelle Smit (R-43) and William Bruck (R-30)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

April 17, 2025

Reported with substitute H-1

May 6, 2025

Substitute H-1 not concurred in by voice vote

Substitute H-3 offered by Rep. Luke Meerman (R-89)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 63 to 47 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

May 13, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations