House Bill No. 1546, introduced by Patzkowsky, amends existing laws regarding alien ownership of land in Oklahoma. The bill defines key terms such as "agricultural and forestry property," "critical infrastructure facility," and "foreign government adversary," which includes specific nations like China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. It prohibits aliens and foreign government adversaries from acquiring land directly or indirectly, with certain exceptions for businesses engaged in regulated interstate commerce or those with national security agreements. Additionally, the bill mandates that any deed recorded with a county clerk must include an affidavit confirming compliance with these ownership restrictions.

Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits foreign principals from acquiring title to or controlling interests in agricultural and forest property, as well as real property located within 200 miles of military installations or critical infrastructure facilities. The Attorney General is tasked with creating specific affidavit forms for compliance and may establish additional exemptions as necessary. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 60-121
House Committee Substitute: 60-121
Floor (House): 60-121
Engrossed: 60-121
Sub Committee OR Policy Committee Recommendations (House) Policy Committee Recommendation: 60-121