Assembly Bill 30 aims to strengthen restrictions on land ownership in Wisconsin by foreign adversaries, defined as foreign governments or individuals identified by the federal secretary of commerce as posing a threat to U.S. national security. The bill prohibits these foreign adversaries from acquiring, owning, or holding any agricultural or forestry land in the state. It retains the existing limitation on nonresident aliens and foreign corporations, which is capped at 640 acres for agricultural and forestry purposes, while allowing broader land ownership for non-agricultural activities.

Key amendments include the renumbering and modification of existing statutes to clarify these restrictions, as well as the introduction of new definitions and provisions. Notably, the bill creates a new section that explicitly prohibits foreign adversaries from acquiring any land for agricultural or forestry purposes, and it establishes that interests in land acquired by foreign adversaries after a specified date will be subject to divestiture or forfeiture. This legislative change is intended to protect Wisconsin's agricultural and forestry resources from foreign influence and ensure that land ownership aligns with national security interests.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 710.02(2)(intro.), 710.02, 710.02(3), 710.02(5)(a)(intro.), 710.02(5)(a)1, 710.02(5)(a)2, 710.02(6)