Ohio sports teams push for carveout in foreign land ownership bill

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 858

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Several Ohio professional sports teams are wading into a debate over foreign nationals owning land in Ohio. The state’s professional basketball, baseball, hockey, and soccer teams say their players and staffers could be unfairly punished.

Proposals in the Ohio House and Senate would bar the citizens or businesses of “foreign adversaries” from owning land near military installations or “critical infrastructure.”

Supporters contend those restrictions are necessary to prevent the Chinese government from spying on military …

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