Gov. Braun Signs Laws Targeting Foreign Threats, Tobacco

Koch's bill to stop foreign adversaries from buying Indiana land ceremonially signed into law

STATEHOUSE — A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that bans foreign adversaries from owning land in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law by the governor today. Senate Enrolled Act 256 prevents hostile countries like China and Iran from buying any land in Indiana. The law also requires agents from these foreign adversaries that threaten American interests to register with the Indiana Attorney General and fully disclose funding …

Gov. Braun Signs Laws Targeting Foreign Threats, Tobacco

Source: Indy Politics / other INDIANAPOLIS — On Thursday, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed two bills into law to protect Hoosiers, strengthen state oversight, and regulate the tobacco market against foreign threats. Senate Enrolled Act 256 addresses risks from foreign adversaries, specifically targeting China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. The new bill implements a registration system for foreign agents, limits foreign involvement in state co…