land ownership; hostile entities; prohibition

HB 2171, a proposed Arizona bill, prohibits the sale, lease, or transfer of real property in Arizona to entities owned or controlled by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia, including their affiliates, subsidiaries, or military personnel. Existing owners must sell or dispose of property within one year of the law's effective date, while new owners must do so within one year of acquisition. Non-compliant owners forfeit property to the state, which sells it at public auction and deposits proceeds into the state general fund. The Department of Public Safety will maintain a public list of violators and investigate violations, with penalties including a class 4 felony for knowingly violating the law. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled, 2026).