Prohibit ownership of private property within state by certain foreign individuals and entities
This bill prohibits non-citizens and foreign entities from owning real property in Montana, affecting anyone who is not a U.S. citizen or whose business is based outside the country. It requires violators to sell their property within six months, after which a county sheriff may auction it at public sale. The attorney general or local county attorney can enforce the law by filing a lawsuit, and the restrictions apply only to property purchased on or after January 1, 2026.
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introduced
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 20, 2024
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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