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MILITARY AFFAIRS: Prohibits foreign adversaries from acquiring or owning property near military installations (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Jay Gallé (R)
Latest Action

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 845.

Jun 8, 2026

Summary

The new law makes it illegal for any foreign adversary—or anyone acting on its behalf—to acquire immovable property near Louisiana military bases. It defines who counts as a foreign adversary, an agent, or a mandatary, and sets out the scope of the prohibition. The measure aims to protect national security by preventing hostile foreign influence over land close to defense facilities.

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