SB 219 is sponsored by Moses, Callahan, Gundrum, O'Connor, Allen, Tucker, Maxey, Armstrong, B. Jacobson, Kreibich, Franklin, Mursau, Murphy, Dittrich, Palmeri, Sortwell, Steffen, Melotik, Brill, Stafsholt, Rob (Republican), Quinn, Romaine (Republican), Bradley, Julian (Republican), Wanggaard, Van (Republican), Nass, Steve (Republican), and Pfaff, Brad (Democrat).

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Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 219 — Relating to: limitations on ownership of real property in this state by foreign persons. (FE)

Last action March 23, 2026 — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

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Introduced

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25 sponsors

1 primary, 24 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

An Act to repeal 710.02 (2) (d) to (g) and 710.02 (3); to renumber and amend 710.02 (1) and 710.02 (9); to amend 710.01, 710.02 (title), 710.02 (2) (intro.), 710.02 (2) (a), 710.02 (2) (b), 710.02 (4) (a) 2., 710.02 (5) (a) and (b) and 710.02 (6); to create 710.02 (1g), 710.02 (1r) (d), 710.02 (2) (h), 710.02 (9) (b), 710.04 and 710.045 of the statutes;

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The bill significantly reduces land ownership limits for foreign persons and introduces new restrictions on ownership near military installations.

710.02(1)

~~more than 640 acres of land in this state~~ → more than 50 acres of agricultural land in this state

Reduces the maximum amount of agricultural land that a covered foreign person may acquire from 640 acres to 50 acres.
710.02(1)(c)1.

~~more than 20 percent of their stock, securities or other indicia of ownership held or owned~~ → more than 25 percent of their stock, securities, or other indicia of ownership held or owned

Increases the threshold percentage for determining foreign-owned entities from 20% to 25%.
710.02(1)(c)2.

~~more than 20 percent of the value of their assets held for the benefit of persons under par. (a) or (b)~~ → more than 25 percent of the value of their assets held for the benefit of persons under par. (a) or (b)

Increases the threshold percentage for foreign beneficiary trusts from 20% to 25%.
710.02(2)

~~(d), (e), and (f)~~

Eliminates the exceptions for certain activities related to mining, manufacturing, and mercantile from the acreage limit.
710.02(3)

Land in excess of 640 acres, acquired by a person listed under sub. (1) other than a person listed under sub. (2) (a), (b) or (c) for an activity listed under sub. (2) (d), (e), (f) or (g), may not be used directly or indirectly by that person for any activity not under sub. (2) (d), (e), (f) or (g).

Repeals the restriction on the use of land exceeding the acreage limit for certain activities.
710.02(2)(h)

A lease that is exclusively for agricultural research purposes and encumbers no more than 50 acres of agricultural land.

Creates a new exception from the acreage limit for agricultural research leases, capped at 50 acres.
Prohibits covered foreign persons from acquiring any interest in real property located on or within 10 miles of a military installation.

Introduces a ban on ownership of property near military installations for foreign persons.
Prohibits any foreign adversary from acquiring, owning, or holding interests in real property in this state.

Establishes a ban on property ownership by foreign adversaries.
710.02(4)(a)2.

a statement which sets forth the specific exception and, if under sub. (2) (d), (e), (f) or (g), the timetable and plan for conversion and development to a purpose permitted under sub. (2) (d), (e), (f) or (g)

Removes the requirement for reporting a specific exception related to agricultural activities.
710.02(5)(a)

~~within 4 years after:~~ → within 3 years after:

Reduces the divestiture period for foreign persons exceeding the land ownership limit from four years to three years.

Action History

March 23, 2026
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
January 16, 2026
Senator Keyeski added as a coauthor
August 13, 2025
Senate Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Senator Stafsholt
June 04, 2025
Public hearing held
May 16, 2025
Fiscal estimate received
April 25, 2025
Read first time and referred to Committee on Agriculture and Revenue
April 25, 2025
Introduced by Senators Stafsholt, Quinn, Bradley, Wanggaard, Nass and Pfaff; cosponsored by Representatives Moses, Callahan, Gundrum, O'Connor, Allen, Tucker, Maxey, Armstrong, B. Jacobson, Kreibich, Franklin, Mursau, Murphy, Dittrich, Palmeri, Sortwell, Steffen, Melotik and Brill

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1 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Stafsholt, Rob Republican

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 219 do?: An Act to repeal 710.02 (2) (d) to (g) and 710.02 (3); to renumber and amend 710.02 (1) and 710.02 (9); to amend 710.01, 710.02 (title), 710.02 (2) (intro.), 710.02 (2) (a), 710.02 (2) (b), 710.02 (4) (a) 2., 710.02 (5) (a) and (b) and 710.02 (6); to create 710.02 (1g), 710.02 (1r) (d), 710.02 (2) (h), 710.02 (9) (b), 710.04 and 710.045 of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 219?: SB 219 is sponsored by Moses, Callahan, Gundrum, O'Connor, Allen, Tucker, Maxey, Armstrong, B. Jacobson, Kreibich, Franklin, Mursau, Murphy, Dittrich, Palmeri, Sortwell, Steffen, Melotik, Brill, Stafsholt, Rob (Republican), Quinn, Romaine (Republican), Bradley, Julian (Republican), Wanggaard, Van (Republican), Nass, Steve (Republican), and Pfaff, Brad (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 219?: This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 219
Jurisdiction: Wisconsin
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: April 25, 2025
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Stafsholt, Rob

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