Senate Bill No. SLS 25RS-264 proposes a constitutional amendment to Article XI, Section 7 of the Louisiana Constitution, which aims to prohibit the use of foreign donations in elections. Specifically, the bill states that no funds, goods, or services donated by a foreign government, foreign entity, or noncitizen shall be utilized to advocate for or against any ballot proposition, candidate, issue, or political party, either directly or indirectly. This amendment is intended to ensure the integrity of the electoral process by preventing foreign influence.

The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters during the statewide election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The bill clarifies that the prohibition applies to all forms of advocacy related to elections and includes a ballot proposition for voters to express their support or opposition to the amendment. Additionally, the bill reflects changes made by the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs, which include the clarification of the prohibition and the specified election date.