Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 163: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1980 (P.L.102, No.39), referred to as the Agricultural Land Acquisition by Aliens Law, further prohibiting certain entities from acquiring an interest in agricultural land; providing for investigation by Attorney General and for responsibilities of purchaser and Attorney General; further providing for forfeiture of lands; providing for real estate auction; and further providing for definitions.

In committee Last action January 16, 2025: Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 163 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1980 (P.L.102, No.39), referred to as the Agricultural Land Acquisition by Aliens Law, further prohibiting certain entities from acquiring an interest in agricultural land; providing for investigation by Attorney General and for responsibilities of purchaser and Attorney General; further providing for forfeiture of lands; providing for real estate auction; and further providing for definitions. Primary sponsor: Barb Gleim (Republican). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Barb Gleim (Republican). 20 co-sponsors.