House Bill No. 608, introduced by Representative Galle, seeks to prohibit foreign adversaries from owning or acquiring property near military installations in Louisiana. The bill establishes a new section in the Louisiana Revised Statutes that defines "foreign adversary" and "military-installation-adjacent land," and explicitly states that these entities cannot own, acquire, lease, or obtain any interest in such lands. Exceptions are made for U.S. citizens and certain legal residents, as well as specific types of residential properties. The bill also allows for the sale or conveyance of ownership interests in these lands, relying on affidavits from individuals asserting they are not foreign adversaries.

To enforce these provisions, the bill grants the Attorney General authority to bring civil actions, issue subpoenas, and seek injunctive relief. It outlines civil penalties for violations, including a $50,000 fine and potential forfeiture of property if a prohibited foreign actor fails to divest within a year of a judgment. The bill also includes procedures for divestiture, judicial review, and limitations of liability for parties involved in transactions related to immovable property. Importantly, the law will only apply to properties acquired by foreign adversaries or prohibited foreign actors on or after August 1, 2026.