YourVoice.Now Summary
Civil LibertiesState laws that block property buyers who are not citizens would end — and those buyers could sue.
Civil Liberties
A state, D.C., or territory law that blocks a sale based on the buyer's citizenship would stop working. The bill covers purchases by people, not by companies.
The bill would let the Attorney General enforce the ban on these state laws. It does not spell out how, and it does not require the Attorney General to act.
If a state tried to enforce one of these laws, a person harmed by that could sue the state in federal court. A judge could order the state to stop. The bill does not provide for money damages.
More about this bill
People who are not U.S. citizens could buy a home or land in any state. State, D.C., and territory laws that block a purchase based on the buyer's citizenship would no longer apply. The change would cover people buying for themselves, not companies. If a state tried to enforce a blocked law, a person harmed could sue that state in federal court. A judge could order the state to stop. The bill does not provide for money damages. The Attorney General could also enforce the rule. The change would start when the bill becomes law.
Congressional Summary
Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act This bill preempts any state law that prohibits or restricts the purchase of real property by an individual based on the individual's citizenship.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Action Date
- Date Added
- 2026-04-02
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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