Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1049: Creates provisions relating to foreign ownership of real estate
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1049 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates provisions relating to foreign ownership of real estate. Primary sponsor: Travis Fitzwater. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1049 - Under the act, the governing body of a political subdivision shall not procure, authorize, or approve a development agreement proposal relating to development of the political subdivision with an individual or government identified as a foreign adversary, as defined in the act. This provision shall not apply to certain foreign adversaries possessing interest in real property, as described in the act. Certain foreign governments or entities shall not purchase, hold or acquire title to real property in this state if such foreign government or entity is listed as a foreign adversary or a foreign business entity; headquartered in a country that is a foreign adversary; directly or indirectly held or controlled by a foreign adversary; owned the majority of stock or other ownership interest which is held or controlled by citizens of a foreign adversary; or controlled by or has the majority of stock or other ownership interest held or controlled by citizens of a foreign adversary. This act shall not apply to a foreign adversary possessing real property interest if such foreign adversary is a duly registered business in good standing with the Secretary of State for seven years or longer prior to August 28, 2026, has been approved by the United States Committee of Foreign Investment as described in the act, and maintains an active national security agreement with the federal government. This act is identical to SB 211 (2025), HB 897 (2025), SB 893 (2024), and substantially similar to SB 649 (2023). JULIA SHEVELEVA
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Fitzwater | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled