The Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act seeks to protect specific real properties and military installations in Kansas by prohibiting foreign principals from "countries of concern," such as China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela, from acquiring interests in these properties. The bill mandates that these foreign entities must register any interest in real property located within 100 miles of military installations by a specified deadline, with penalties for non-compliance that may include divestiture of property. The Attorney General is responsible for investigating violations, while Kansas State University must report on foreign land holdings annually. The act also empowers the fusion center oversight board to modify the list of foreign terrorist organizations, which can be classified as countries of concern.

In addition to property regulations, the bill amends existing laws related to property forfeiture, specifying that property can only be forfeited if the offense is a felony, with exceptions for owners unaware of illegal conduct. It also introduces new regulations that prohibit governmental agencies from purchasing drones or components produced in the aforementioned countries of concern, although exceptions can be made if no reasonable alternatives exist and the acquisition is approved by the secretary of administration. The legislation aims to enhance security measures regarding foreign investments and drone acquisitions while tightening regulations on property forfeiture.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 58-2011
H Sub for: 60-4104, 60-4106
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}: 60-4104, 60-4106
Enrolled: 60-4104, 60-4106