Ohio Democrats, Asian groups oppose ban on property sales to Chinese, other immigrants

Hundreds push back against bill prohibiting foreign nationals from buying property in Ohio

Hongmei Li speaking at a press conference in opposition to SB 88. (Photo by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal)An Ohio Senate committee heard from opponents Tuesday of a measure placing restrictions on foreign ownership of land. The sponsors argue keeping foreign governments — particularly China — at least 25 miles from military installations and critical infrastructure is a matter of national security. But opponents contend the bill casts too bro…

Ohioans of Asian descent fight ban on property sales to ‘foreign adversaries’

COLUMBUS — Ohio lawmakers are considering enacting what would be the most restrictive law in the nation when it comes to barring “foreign adversaries” from buying property in the state.

Ohio Democrats, Asian groups oppose ban on property sales to Chinese, other immigrants

Ohio Republicans want to prevent individuals and companies from adversarial countries like China, Cuba and Russia from owning property in the state.