North Dakota · 69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) · Bill
SB 2026: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-18 and a new section to chapter 54-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the certification of a foreign grantee's right to own property and the filing of foreign ownership information statements with the secretary of state; to amend and reenact sections 11-11-70, 40-05-26, 47-01-09, and 47-10.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers of a board of county commissioners, a board of city commissioners, and a city council regarding development by a foreign country of concern or foreign organization of concern, prohibiting ownership of real property by a foreign country of concern or a foreign organization of concern, and required filings for foreign persons investing in agricultural lands; to repeal section 47-10.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to required filings for foreign persons investing in agricultural lands; to provide a penalty; and to provide a contingent effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2026 is a bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 11-18 and a new section to chapter 54-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the certification of a foreign grantee's right to own property and the filing of foreign ownership information statements with the secretary of state; to amend and reenact sections 11-11-70, 40-05-26, 47-01-09, and 47-10.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers of a board of county commissioners, a board of city commissioners, and a city council regarding development by a foreign country of concern or foreign organization of concern, prohibiting ownership of real property by a foreign country of concern or a foreign organization of concern, and required filings for foreign persons investing in agricultural lands; to repeal section 47-10.1-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to required filings for foreign persons investing in agricultural lands; to provide a penalty; and to provide a contingent effective date. Primary sponsor: Legislative Management. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2025): Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 23 nays 24.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relating to the certification of a foreign grantee's right to own property and the filing of foreign ownership information statements with the secretary of state; to amend and reenact sections 11‑11‑70, 40‑05‑26, 47‑01‑09, and 47‑10.1‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the powers of a board of county commissioners, a board of city commissioners, and a city council regarding development by a foreign country of concern or foreign organization of concern, prohibiting ownership of real property by a foreign country of concern or a foreign organization of concern, and required filings for foreign persons investing in agricultural lands; to repeal section 47‑10.1‑05 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to required filings for foreign persons investing in agricultural lands; to provide a penalty; and to provide a contingent effective date.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legislative Management | 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 reading, failed to pass, yeas 23 nays 24
- Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 6 0 0
- Committee Hearing 09:30
- Introduced, first reading, referred State and Local Government Committee