Louisiana HB816 prohibits foreign adversaries from owning property near military installations.
HB816 prohibits any foreign adversary or prohibited foreign actor from owning, acquiring, leasing, or obtaining any interest in military-installation-adjacent land. A prohibited foreign actor may sell or convey an ownership interest in such land. The bill defines "foreign adversary" and "military-installation-adjacent land." It also outlines procedures for the attorney general to enforce these prohibitions, including civil actions, civil penalties, and protection of ownership interests. The bill applies to immovable property acquired on or after August 1, 2026.
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