2025 House Bill 4240

State agencies (existing): other; foreign influence of public bodies; prohibit.

A bill to prohibit public bodies from receiving gifts and grants from foreign actors under certain circumstances; to prohibit public bodies from entering into agreements with foreign actors under certain circumstances; to establish disclosure requirements for certain gifts, grants, contracts, and other interests relating to certain foreign actors; to prescribe civil sanctions; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The legislation restricts public bodies from engaging with certain foreign entities, mandates disclosure of significant foreign gifts or grants, and imposes penalties for non-compliance to protect national security interests.

Introduced in the House

March 13, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Bill Schuette (R-95) and 13 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Angela Rigas (R-79), David Martin (R-68), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Matt Maddock (R-51), Tom Kunse (R-100), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Timothy Beson (R-96), Jennifer Wortz (R-35), Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R-34), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Joseph Fox (R-101), Luke Meerman (R-89) and William Bruck (R-30)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

March 26, 2025

Reported without amendment

Referred to the Committee on Rules