A 1191 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Restricts all ownership of agricultural land in State by foreign governments and persons.

New Jersey bill A 1191 prohibits foreign governments and foreign persons from acquiring or owning agricultural land in the state after its effective date, with limited exceptions. Existing foreign owners must sell their land within five years to a non-foreign entity while attaching an easement to maintain agricultural use. The bill also requires the Agriculture Secretary to annually report foreign ownership statistics, including acreage, ownership trends, and top nationalities, to the Governor and Legislature. This law directly affects foreign governments, non-U.S. citizens, and foreign-owned businesses holding agricultural land in New Jersey.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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