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SB 1176: Agricultural land: prohibited foreign actors.
What SB 1176 does, verified May 18, 2026
The proposed law would prohibit foreign actors from purchasing or acquiring agricultural land in California. Agricultural land refers to any land used for farming or livestock production. The law would not apply to land already owned by foreign actors before January 1, 2027. If a foreign actor were to buy or lease agricultural land after this date, they would be required to divest themselves of ownership. This means the land would be sold or transferred to a new owner who is not a foreign actor.
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Last action: April 14 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 6. Page 3868.) (2026-04-15)Alert me
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| Apr. 15, 2026 | April 14 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 6. Page 3868.) |
| Apr. 08, 2026 | Set for hearing April 14. |
| Mar. 23, 2026 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD. |
| Feb. 26, 2026 | Referred to Coms. on JUD. and AGRI. |
| Feb. 19, 2026 | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 21. |