House Bill No. 590 aims to prohibit the use of funds, goods, or services donated by foreign governments, foreign entities, or noncitizens in the conduct of elections and election campaigns in Louisiana. The bill establishes that such donations cannot be used to advocate for or against any ballot propositions, candidates, or political parties, either directly or indirectly. It also introduces criminal penalties for violations, including fines of up to twice the amount of the prohibited donation and imprisonment for up to five years. Additionally, any person who knowingly accepts such a donation must return it to the donor.

The bill includes specific definitions for terms such as "directly or indirectly" and "foreign entity," clarifying the scope of the prohibition. It emphasizes that the responsibility for compliance lies with both the donors and recipients of these funds, with penalties applicable to foreign sources making prohibited donations and obligations for recipients to return any such donations if they are aware of the violation. Overall, the legislation seeks to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process by eliminating foreign influence in election funding.