Protecting Indiana from Foreign Adversaries

Foreign adversaries owning land in the United States has become a growing national security concern.

That's why during the 2026 legislative session, Senate Republicans supported Senate Enrolled Act 256 to strengthen Indiana's ban on businesses from foreign adversary nations like Iran, China, Russia and North Korea from owning any land in Indiana.

In 2024, the General Assembly passed a law that banned individuals from adversarial nations from buying land within 10 miles of an Indiana military installation or buying any farmland in Indiana. Now, they are prohibited from buying any land in the state.

Senate Republicans are dedicated to protecting Hoosiers’ land, the state's economy and higher education.

SEA 256 further protects Hoosiers by:

• Requiring agents of a foreign adversary nation to register with the Attorney General’s office;
• Prohibiting businesses from these countries from entering sensitive technology contracts with state or local governments; and
• Requiring Indiana public colleges and universities to conduct a background review of each student from an adversarial nation before enrollment.

Senate Republicans are committed to protecting Indiana from the threats posed by foreign adversaries and will continue to vote to enact laws that promote Hoosier values. To learn more about how Senate Republicans have been protecting Hoosiers, click here.