The Morrison Bill: Protecting Family Inheritances and Land Rights Act Purpose: To prevent the wrongful sale of generational farms and estates, protect family agricultural legacies, and provide financial assistance to families to reclaim and restore their inherited land, ensuring its preservation for future generations. Section 1: Definitions • Generational Farm: A farm that has been owned and operated by a single family for at least two generations or a minimum of 50 years. This includes farms that have a historical connection to the family’s heritage and community. • Rightful Heirs: Individuals or entities that are legally entitled to inherit a generational farm under a will, trust, or intestate succession laws. • Wrongful Sale: The unauthorized or fraudulent sale of a generational farm, including sales conducted without proper heir notification, consent, or adherence to legal fiduciary duties. • Restart Grant: A financial award of up to $1,000,000 provided to families to restore, rebuild, and restart operations on a reclaimed family farm. The grant aims to help families with costs related to infrastructure, equipment, livestock, and legal fees incurred in the process of restoring the farm. Section 2: Protections Against Wrongful Sales Notification Requirements: • All rightful heirs must be notified at least 120 days in advance of any planned sale, auction, or transfer of a generational farm. Notification must be made via certified mail, electronic records (if possible), and public notice to ensure all heirs are adequately informed. • The notification must include: o The proposed details of the sale, including price, terms, and date. o Appraisal information that justifies the sale price. o Details on the auction process, if applicable. o Clear instructions for heirs on how to contest or bid on the property if desired. Consent of Heirs: • A generational farm cannot be sold without the documented consent of at least 75% of identified heirs. Heirs must provide their consent in writing, and this consent must be notarized for legal validity. Auction Transparency: • Auction companies must verify that they have legal authority to sell the farm. They must ensure that all heirs have been properly notified and that each heir has the opportunity to participate in the auction process. • Auction houses are required to provide full transparency regarding the process and share information about any offers made or bids placed. Fair Financing Protections: • Heirs must be permitted to utilize financing options (e.g., USDA loans or grants) to participate in the auction and secure the property in cases where they wish to reclaim it. • A clear, standardized process for applying for such financing must be provided to ensure equity and fairness for all heirs. Section 3: Remedies for Wrongful Sales Restoration of Property: • Farms wrongfully sold due to fraud, mismanagement, or lack of heir notification must be returned to the rightful heirs through legal channels. • Courts will have the authority to compel the buyer to vacate the property and transfer ownership back to the heirs. • If necessary, the court may impose further actions to ensure the heirs' rights are fully restored, including reimbursement for related legal fees. Compensation for Non-Restorable Properties: • In cases where the farm cannot be physically returned to the heirs due to extensive damage, resale, or other conditions, heirs are entitled to financial compensation that includes: o The current fair market value of the property at the time of the wrongful sale. o Compensation for lost agricultural revenue up to 10 years prior to the claim, based on documented farming practices and crop yields during the relevant period. o Compensation for any loss of community or heritage value tied to the farm. Retroactive Application: • This Act applies to wrongful sales that have occurred up to 10 years prior to its enactment, ensuring that families impacted by such sales in the past will have recourse to legal remedies. Section 4: Restart Grants for Family Farms Eligibility: • Families who reclaim a generational farm under this Act are eligible to apply for a Restart Grant of up to $1,000,000. This grant is designed to assist families with the financial and operational aspects of restarting agricultural operations on their family land. Use of Funds: • Restart Grants may be used for: o Rebuilding farm infrastructure, such as barns, silos, irrigation systems, and fencing. o Purchasing equipment and livestock necessary for farming operations. o Transitioning to sustainable or innovative agricultural practices, including organic farming, renewable energy integration, and conservation practices. o Covering legal, administrative, and court-related fees incurred during the process of reclaiming the property. Administration: • The USDA will oversee the grant program and ensure that funds are distributed based on need and fairness. Priority will be given to historically disadvantaged communities, including minority and low-income families, as well as to farms with a documented history of family ownership and operation. • A clear application process will be developed, including guidance for families on how to navigate the process of reclaiming their farm and applying for financial assistance. Section 5: Penalties for Misconduct Auction Company Penalties: • Auction companies that fail to comply with the provisions of this Act or engage in misconduct during the sale of generational farms shall face civil penalties of up to $5,000,000 per infraction. These funds will be directed to the Restart Grant program to assist families in reclaiming farms. • Companies that fraudulently or improperly handle the sale of a generational farm will be barred from future auctions involving such properties. Executor and Administrator Penalties: • Executors, trustees, or administrators of estates who knowingly engage in fraudulent actions or mismanagement shall: o Be subject to fines of up to $2,000,000 per infraction. o Be liable for additional damages suffered by the heirs, including lost agricultural revenue or diminished farm value. o Face disqualification from serving in fiduciary roles if found guilty of wrongdoing. Criminal Consequences: • Individuals who engage in fraudulent or willful misconduct, including falsifying documents or concealing heirs, shall be subject to criminal penalties, including imprisonment for up to 10 years. • Those found guilty of defrauding multiple generations of heirs may face enhanced penalties. Section 6: Statute of Limitations Extended Limitations Period: • The statute of limitations for filing claims under this Act is extended to 10 years from the enactment date, both forward and retroactively, providing a longer window for families to seek justice and compensation. • This extended period ensures that heirs who were unaware of the wrongful sale due to fraud, mismanagement, or lack of notice are not unfairly barred from filing claims. Tolling for Extraordinary Circumstances: • In cases where heirs were incapacitated, unaware of the wrongful sale, or where fraudulent concealment occurred, the statute of limitations may be tolled for an additional 2 years from the date the misconduct is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. Section 7: National Family Farm Protection Fund Creation of the Fund: • A National Family Farm Protection Fund shall be established to finance Restart Grants, assist families with legal fees, and support research and education about generational farm preservation. Funding Sources: • The Fund will be financed through civil penalties collected under this Act. • It will also be supported by federal appropriations and contributions from agricultural organizations, philanthropies, and community groups interested in supporting generational farm preservation. Section 8: Oversight and Enforcement Family Farm Protection Committee: • A Family Farm Protection Committee will be created to oversee the implementation and enforcement of this Act. This committee will: o Investigate complaints related to the wrongful sale of generational farms. o Enforce the provisions of this Act and ensure compliance by auction companies, estate administrators, and other involved parties. o Provide legal guidance and assistance to families seeking to contest wrongful sales or access Restart Grants. Audit and Compliance: • Auction companies, estate administrators, and any other entities involved in the sale or transfer of generational farms will be subject to regular audits to ensure compliance with this Act. • If any entity is found in violation of the Act’s provisions, they will face appropriate penalties and be required to restore any assets or compensate families as needed. Section 9: Title and Recognition Title of the Act: • This Act shall be known as the “Morrisons Bill: Generational Farm Protection and Restoration Act.” Recognition of Family Legacies: • This Act acknowledges the cultural, historical, and economic significance of generational farms in preserving local communities, supporting sustainable agriculture, and maintaining familial bonds. It reaffirms the government’s commitment to protecting these invaluable assets for the future generations of Illinois families.

The auction wasn't necessarily "rigged," but the process and outcomes were deeply unfair. My mother, Lisa Bricker, was the legal owner of 62.5% of the farm and was initially allowed to bid at the auction. She raised the price higher than anyone else in the room, and many local farmers—some related to us—stopped bidding out of respect for our family’s history with the land. However, partway through, my mother was barred from bidding, despite being legally entitled to participate. Once she was removed, the bidding price dropped significantly. The property ended up being sold in sections to a real estate developer and a group of associates. My mother wasn’t allowed to bid on any of the tillable land, even though she had every right to. To add insult to injury, she later had to buy back portions of the houses from her sisters. This all happened while my mother was suffering from serious health issues—she’d had a stroke, multiple TIAs, and was dealing with stage 3 kidney failure, leaving her partially blind. She was visibly ill and asked for more time to find an attorney, but the courts refused her requests. They even forced her to sign over the only remaining asset tied to the trust—a cell phone tower check. Meanwhile, the judge failed to review critical evidence, including depositions and trial transcripts, that could have invalidated the improperly filed 2007 deed, which was central to this entire ordeal. The process wasn’t just unfair—it was exploitative. The system disregarded my mother’s rights, her health, and the trust’s protections, ultimately benefiting developers and legal professionals over the rightful owner. That’s why this situation feels so egregious and unjust.

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Just launched the official home for the fight: @TheMorrisonBill 100% focused on passing the bill to stop Farmers from losing farms and ancestral land to clerical errors—like we did. Please follow turn on notifications 🚜📷 #TheMorrisonBill One farm, one family. 1866–2021.

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