HB 1606-FN (2026): regulating real property ownership by Chinese nationals and providing for civil, criminal, and administrative penalties.
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HB 1606-FN (2026)
regulating real property ownership by Chinese nationals and providing for civil, criminal, and administrative penalties.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 2 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee held a work session on January 22, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mike Belcher (R - Carr 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kristine Perez (R - Rock 16)
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30)
- Rep. John Sellers (R - Graf 10)
- Rep. Shane Sirois (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Paul Terry (R - Belk 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2026, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- January 22, 2026, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- February 4, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 15, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 02:30 pm GP 229
- January 22, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/22/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
- February 4, 2026: Executive Session: 02/04/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- February 4, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026