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SB 162 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

Foreign land ownership near military bases

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relative to restrictions on acquisition of ownership, controlling, and occupancy interests in real property by certain foreign principals on or around certain military installations, and criminal penalties and civil forfeiture procedures for illegal acquisition.

Restricts foreign principals from countries of concern from acquiring ownership, controlling, or occupancy interests in real property within 10 miles of a protected military installation, requires an affidavit confirming eligibility, and establishes criminal penalties and forfeiture procedures for violations.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill restricts foreign principals from countries of concern, or their agents, from acquiring ownership, controlling, or occupancy interests in real property within 10 miles of a protected facility. This bill also establishes an affidavit filing requirement to confirm eligibility for acquiring such property interests and introduces criminal penalties and a forfeiture procedure for violations.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Regina BirdsellRPrimeMajority Leader
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Sharon CarsonRPresident of the Senate
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair· Commerce
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-02-119:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing
  • 2025-04-1610:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-05-061:15 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-05-1410:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-05-271:15 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-09-1010:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2025-10-2811:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 3
  2. Feb 11, 2025SenHearing: 02/11/2025, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 9
  3. Mar 13, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0744s, 03/13/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 12
  4. Mar 13, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-0744s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  5. Mar 13, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-0744s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  6. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 11 P. 111
  7. Apr 16, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/16/2025 11:00 am LOB 302-304
  8. May 6, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 05/06/2025 01:15 pm LOB 302-304
  9. May 14, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 05/14/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  10. May 27, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 05/27/2025 01:15 pm LOB 302-304
  11. May 28, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  12. Sep 10, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 229
  13. Oct 28, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 10/28/2025 11:00 am GP 229
  14. Oct 28, 2025House: Inexpedient to Legislate 10/28/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 51 P. 5
  15. Jan 7, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 46

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.