Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1372: Agriculture; prohibit certain foreign persons and entities from acquiring a possessory interest in land located near critical infrastructure without prior approval by the Attorney General
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1372 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Agriculture; prohibit certain foreign persons and entities from acquiring a possessory interest in land located near critical infrastructure without prior approval by the Attorney General. Primary sponsor: Jordan Ridley (Republican), Jason Ridley (Republican), Mitchell Horner (Republican), Brad Thomas (Republican), Steve Tarvin (Republican), David Clark (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibiting the acquisition of possessory interest in certain land by certain foreign persons and entities, so as to prohibit certain foreign persons and entities from acquiring a possessory interest in land located near critical infrastructure without prior approval by the Attorney General; to provide for the scope of the possessory interest; to provide for penalties; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Jason Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Mitchell Horner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Brad Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Steve Tarvin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| David Clark | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper