Senate Bill No. 200, introduced by Senator Hodges, aims to enhance the protection of military bases in Louisiana by allowing the expropriation of land owned by foreign adversaries or their agents within a fifty-mile radius of these bases. The bill establishes that such ownership poses a threat to public health and safety, justifying the state's exercise of its constitutional police powers. It outlines the process for expropriation, which must include a petition demonstrating compliance with the law and detailing the nature of the threat posed by the foreign ownership.

The bill also defines key terms, including "foreign adversary," "agent of a foreign adversary," and "military base," to clarify the scope of its provisions. It retains existing laws that restrict foreign adversaries from acquiring immovable property in the state and allows for legal actions against violations. The proposed law is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for gubernatorial action.