KS Sub Bill for SB9: House Substitute for SB 9 by Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development - Prohibiting foreign principals from acquiring interests in real estate in proximity to military installations, state agencies and local government from purchasing drones or critical components of drones from foreign principals or that are manufactured in countries of concern and foreign principals from receiving b
Kansas House Substitute for SB 9 would prohibit foreign principals from acquiring real estate near military installations and restrict state agencies and local governments from purchasing drones from foreign principals or countries of concern.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on August 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Defense contractors, small businesses with set-asides, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients operating in Kansas, especially those near military installations or involved in drone supply chains. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; bill is in committee.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Proposed state law would ban foreign principals from buying real estate near military installations and restrict state/local purchases of drones from foreign entities or countries of concern.
Who it affects
Defense contractors, small businesses with set-asides, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients operating in Kansas, especially those near military installations or involved in drone supply chains.
What you must do
Monitor legislative progress and assess any current or planned real estate holdings or drone supply chains for potential impact.
Deadline
Not specified; bill is in committee.
Source: https://www.kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/
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