Concerning farm holdings.

Washington State bill SB 5472 restricts nonresident aliens (foreign nationals not living in the U.S.) from directly purchasing agricultural, forest, or mineral land after August 1, 2025, unless their home country allows U.S. citizens to own similar land there. It specifically exempts U.S. citizens with dual citizenship, land acquired through inheritance or debt collection (requiring disposal within three years), and land covered by treaties or reciprocal ownership agreements. The bill also excludes agricultural land associated with food processing facilities from these restrictions. This policy directly affects foreign individuals or entities seeking to buy farmland in Washington, while maintaining existing rights for U.S. citizens and treaty-protected owners.