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 proposition, candidate, or political party, either directly or indirectly. Violators of this prohibition, including foreign donors and recipients who knowingly accept such donations, face significant penalties, including fines of up to twice the amount of the donation and imprisonment for up to five years.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any person who accepts a prohibited donation and is aware of its illegality must return the donation to the original donor. It also provides definitions for key terms such as "directly or indirectly" and "foreign entity" to clarify the scope of the law. The proposed legislation emphasizes accountability for both donors and recipients in maintaining the integrity of election funding in Louisiana.