03/06/2024

Senate Bill 226

Lead Sponsors: Senator Terry Johnson

Status: Passed the Senate 30-1 (June 26, 2024)

Description: The bill prohibits individuals and governments from certain foreign states from acquiring real property in Ohio and creates a civil action against property owners in violation of the bill.

CCAO Position: No position (as of July 2024)

Other Notes: Has a companion bill, House Bill 212.

The Legislative Service Commission's Analysis of House Bill 212 notes that a similar bill enacted in Florida is under judicial review for potentially violating the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.