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HB0183

Prohibiting Foreign Property Ownership in Wyoming

Last scannedOct 6, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This act restricts foreign individuals and entities from owning land or property interests in Wyoming, with exceptions for personal residences up to one acre.

Defines 'foreign business', 'foreign government', and 'foreign person' as those from specific countries including Russia, China, state sponsors of terrorism, and those subject to international arms regulations.
Prohibits foreign entities from buying land or property interests in Wyoming except for a personal residence on up to one acre.
Requires existing foreign owners to sell their properties by July 1, 2026, unless it's a personal residence under the allowed limit.
Necessitates annual registration of any foreign-owned property with the Secretary of State starting from July 1, 2024.
Imposes a $5,000 daily penalty for failing to register or update registration as required.

This bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
It does not specify how existing foreign-owned properties will be handled if they are not sold by the deadline.
The exact process for enforcement and penalties is not detailed beyond a $5,000 daily penalty.

Plain language

foreign business: A corporation or entity incorporated under foreign laws, where a majority interest is owned by foreign persons or governments.
foreign government: The government of Russia, China, countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism, and those subject to international arms regulations.

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