SB162 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.
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.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Property restrictions near military bases could affect real estate markets in those areas but impact a small number of transactions.
Your Community
Addresses national security concerns about foreign property ownership near military bases, but NH has limited military installations.
Your Freedom
Restricts property rights based on national origin, raising civil liberties and equal protection concerns. Civil forfeiture provisions are particularly concerning.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 46
Sponsor
Regina Birdsell (R)
The Short Version
Would have restricted certain foreign nationals from purchasing property near military installations, with criminal penalties and civil forfeiture. Killed via voice vote.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ National security advocates
- ▲ Military installation security
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Foreign nationals and immigrants whose property rights are restricted
- ▼ Real estate market near military facilities
- ▼ Civil liberties organizations
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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